Nanotechnology in the Food Industry
description: Food nanotechnology is a growing field that brings exciting new possibilities to the food industry, offering many opportunities for innovation. It can improve foods taste, health benefits, and nutritional value while leading to innovative products, packaging, and storage methods. Nanotechnology offers transformative potential in the food industry by designing nutrient delivery systems, nano-formulated agrochemicals, enhanced nutritional value, and novel bioactive encapsulation techniques. The food industry demands innovative technologies to maintain market leadership by producing fresh, authentic, convenient, and flavorful products. This chapter examines nanotechnologys role in food processing and packaging, emphasizing its potential for nanoscale control, personalized nutrition, enhanced product quality, and extended shelf life. It also provides insights into recent advances in industry-related R&D in food processing, focusing on innovations that improve efficiency and sustainability. This chapter further addresses food safety considerations and the regulatory measures necessary to manage health risks, such as nanoparticle accumulation and translocation in the body. 2026 selection and editorial matter, Reddicherla Umapathi, Naveen Kumar, and Rajat Singh; individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Bijapur, Kiran; Hegde, Gurumurthy
source: Nanotechnology for Food Security and Quality Assurance;pp.1-18
publisher: CRC Press
date: 01-01-2026
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 978-100363063-0; 978-104104937-1; 978-104104944-9;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Bijapur K., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST University, Bangalore, India; Hegde G., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India, Centre for Advanced Research and Development (CARD), CHRIST University, Bangalore, India