Nanotechnology Applications in the Food Industry

This comprehensive book of 38 chapters contains exhaustive information on nanotechnology and the scope of its application in food industry. The book focuses on overview of nanotechnology development for food industries and the impact it is having on the state of science in food industry. The various sectors in food industry where nanotechnology finds extensive application includes in the production, processing, packaging and preservation of foods. Nanotechnology is also increasingly used to enhance flavor and color, nutrient delivery and bioavailability, and to improve food safety and in quality management.