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Nanotechnology : a new frontier in food science

There is no doubt that nanotechnology has opened up new ways and possibilities for potential application in many different areas, one of which are food and agriculture. Interest and activities in this research area have become greatly intensified over the past years. However, millions of dollars are being spent globally by both governments and industry to apply nanotechnologies in agricultural production, food processing, and food safety and packaging. Even though the food and agriculture sector already uses biological molecules of nanoscale-level, the current number of nanotechnology food products being sold appears to be relatively small, and before too many nanotechnology agrifood products enter into commerce, it is of major importance to thoroughly consider the potential impacts, both positive and negative. Of great importance is to begin engaging the public and other stakeholders in dialogue about the use of nanotechnology in food and agriculture, simply because many questions still have to be answered, especially those dealing with agrifood nanotechnology risk analysis. As development in nanotechnology continues to emerge, its application in food industry will surely increase.

nanotechnology; food industry; agrifood

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