Advancements in Nanotechnology for Food and Packaging

Advancements in Nanotechnology for Food and Packaging explores current trends, advances and associated challenges of the applications of nanotechnology in the food sectors, such as the fabrication and characterization of functional food, developments and shelf-life extension. This book is organized into 16 chapters that cover the main concepts related to the use of nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and monitoring. Coverage includes food functionalization, quality management and control, food sensory, membrane filtration technology, nanotechnology-based sensors, sustainable packaging, regulatory aspects, and much more. This book an essential resource for materials and food scientists, technologists, researchers, academics and professionals working in nanotechnology and food science. Discusses several applications of nanotechnology in the food industry, including flavoring, enhancement of shelf life, improved food storage, and moreIncludes nano and microencapsulation, nanoemulsions, nanosensors, and nano additivesFeatures case studies demonstrating how nanotechnology is being used in today's food industry INDICE: 1. Nanotechnology in food application: An introduction2. Nanotechnology in membrane filtration for fruit juice filtration3. Application of pickering nanoemulsion in fruit juice4. Nanosensors in food shelf-life extension and quality Monitoring5. Nano additives in food products6. Nanotechnology in functional food developments7. Nanotechnology in food safety8. Nanocomposites in food packaging9. Anticaking agents and colorants for food products10. Fabrication of functional nanomaterials from food waste11. Nanoencapsulation and nanocarriers: edible food packaging12. Nanotechnology in edible films and coatings13. Nanotechnology in sustainable food packaging14. Nanotechnology in intelligent packaging15. Nanotechnology in antimicrobial packaging16. Nanotechnology in gas scavenging additives

• ISBN: 978-0-443-21428-8
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 350
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés