Nanotechnology: An Insight for Food Processing
Shatabhisa Sarkar*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Latiacherra, Tripura (799 102), India
Joy Kumar Dey
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sepahijala, CAU (I), Latiacherra, Tripura (799 102), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Food processing, Nanoemulsion, Nanoencapsulation, Nano sensors
Abstract
Nanotechnology is an emerging technology gaining quantum in food processing. This novel processing technology caters various application like enhanced shelf life, controlled release, target delivery etc. Variety of novel foods like nanoemulsion, nanoencapsulation, nano sensors for packaging materials, edible packaging with nanoparticles are capturing the market and have potential economic value.
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