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Nanotechnology in food processing sector-An assessment of emerging trends

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Use of nanoscience based technology in the food industry is fast emerging as new area for research and development. Several research groups including private companies in the industry have initiated research programmes for exploring the wide scope of nanotechnology into the value chain of food processing and manufacturing. This paper discusses the current focus of research in this area and assesses its potential impacts. Using the developed relational database framework with R&D indicators like literature and patent documents for assessment of the potential of nanotechnology in food sector, a model to organize and map nanoresearch areas to the food processing sector was developed. The study indicates that the about five basic categories of nanotechnology applications and functionalities currently in the development of food sector, include food processing, packaging, nutraceuticals delivery, food safety and functional foods.

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Kalpana Sastry, R., Anshul, S. & Rao, N.H. Nanotechnology in food processing sector-An assessment of emerging trends. J Food Sci Technol 50, 831–841 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-012-0873-y

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