Essay On Nanotechnology On Food Packaging

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Nanotechnology for food Packaging
1Deepansh Sharma*, 1Shailly Kapil, 2Baljeet Singh Saharan and 1Shilpa Vij
1Dairy Microbiology Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 132 001 INDIA
2Microbiology Division, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, 136 119 INDIA
Corresponding author-deepanshsharma@gmail.com

Chapter contents:
1. Introduction to Bio-nanotechnology
2. Scope of nanotechnology in packaging material
3. Bio-Nanotechnology for food packaging
4. Application of nanoparticles in food packaging
• Nano encapsulation
• Nano composite
• Nano emulsions
• Edible Nano coatings and Nano coating materials
5. Safety evaluation of Nano-packaging material
6. Conclusion and future perspectives

Introduction
Nanotechnology is one of the …show more content…

This technology has a prospective to generate new products with abundant benefits. Nanotechnology is gradually being employed in the areas of food production and packaging (Kuzma & VerHage, 2006; Sanguansri & Augustin, 2006).Although public awarenesstowards nanotechnology seems crucial for its technological advances (Macoubrie, 2006; Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering, 2004). Consequently, public attitudes toward nanotechnology should be taken into account at an early stage of technology development (Renn & Roco, 2006; Roco, 2003) This technology promises, for example, to create better packaging and healthier foods (Kuzma & VerHage, 2006; Sanguansri & Augustin, 2006). Nanotechnology has great potential to generate new products in the food domain with numerous benefits. The possible benefits of nanotechnology have been acknowledged by many …show more content…

It is expected that the next generation of intelligent packaging will allow a better monitoring of the flow, safety and quality of food products. The next generation of packaging materials will be able to fit the requirements of preserving fruit, vegetable, beverage, wine and other foods. By adding appropriate nano-particles, it will be possible to produce packages with stronger mechanical, barrier and thermal performance. To food safety, nano-structured materials will prevent the invasion of bacteria and micro-organisms. Embedded nano-sensors in the packaging will alert the consumer if a food has gone bad.Several applications of nanotechnology in food systems and processing have been developed in many countries, some of which include nano based-food additives, Nanosensors, nancapsules, nanobased smart delivery systems, nanopackaging, and health care and medicine.The potential use of nanotechnology and its benefitsin industry and consumers health has to be spread. Prospective research in nanotechnology in food industryand its incorporation have the capability to reinvent food world. Likewise certain regulations have to be madeby the food administration department of the countries government to establish proper and safe commercialization of nano food. The interaction of nanoparticles and

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