Nanotechnology in Food Industry–Applications and Future Perspectives

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-92
Author(s):  
Yogita Lugani ◽  
Simmi Oberoi ◽  
Gurdeep Rattu
Author(s):  
Sameh S. Ali ◽  
Rania Al-Tohamy ◽  
Eleni Koutra ◽  
Mohamed S. Moawad ◽  
Michael Kornaros ◽  
...  

Gold Bulletin ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Paidari ◽  
Salam Adnan Ibrahim

AbstractIn the past few decades, there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and synthesizing methods. AuNPs have become increasingly important in biomedical and industrial applications. As a newly implemented method, AuNPs are being used in nanopackaging industries for their therapeutic and antibacterial characteristics as well as their inert and nontoxic nature. As with other NPs, AuNPs have privileges and disadvantages when utilized in the food sector, yet a significant body of research has shown that, due to the specific nontoxic characteristics, AuNPs could be used to address other NP flaws. In this mini review, we present synthesizing methods, food industry applications, and mechanisms of action of gold nanoparticles. Regarding the investigations, gold nanoparticles can play a major role to reduce microbial load in foodstuff and therefore can be implemented in food packaging as an effective approach.


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 28-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos Soukoulis ◽  
Claire Gaiani ◽  
Lucien Hoffmann

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (22) ◽  
pp. 4132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia C. Lourenço ◽  
Margarida Moldão-Martins ◽  
Vítor D. Alves

In recent years, great interest has been focused on using natural antioxidants in food products, due to studies indicating possible adverse effects that may be related to the consumption of synthetic antioxidants. A variety of plant materials are known to be natural sources of antioxidants, such as herbs, spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables. The interest in these natural components is not only due to their biological value, but also to their economic impact, as most of them may be extracted from food by-products and under-exploited plant species. This article provides an overview of current knowledge on natural antioxidants: their sources, extraction methods and stabilization processes. In addition, recent studies on their applications in the food industry are also addressed; namely, as preservatives in different food products and in active films for packaging purposes and edible coatings.


RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (92) ◽  
pp. 88996-89006 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. J. Llorent-Martínez ◽  
P. Ortega-Barrales ◽  
G. Zengin ◽  
S. Uysal ◽  
R. Ceylan ◽  
...  

This study suggest that Lathyrus species may be further used in phytopharmaceuticals or food industry applications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Real ◽  
Pedro Graça

Resumo: Introdução: A distinção da Dieta Mediterrânica como Património Cultural Imaterial da Humanidade pela UNESCO permitiu intensificar a investigação e comunicação deste modelo cultural, realçando o interesse em utilizá-lo em diversas áreas. Objetivos: Identificar perceções sobre a utilização do conceito de Dieta Mediterrânica, a potencial utilização indevida e elencar perspetivas a explorar. Metodologia: Foram aplicados treze questionários semiestruturados a personalidades representativas da Dieta Mediterrânica, do AlgarvePortugal. O áudio das entrevistas foi gravado, transcrito, codificado tematicamente e analisado. Resultados: Os entrevistados consideram haver utilização do conceito, nomeadamente nas áreas: Agricultura/agronomia, Ambiente, Alimentação, Convivialidade, Cultura, Economia, Farmacêutica, Política, Saúde e Turismo. Identificaram como potenciais utilizações indevidas situações em áreas como alimentação, gastronomia, indústria alimentar e publicidade a alimentos. Como perspetivas de exploração futura referiu-se ser necessário investir em agronomia e sustentabilidade; alimentação, saúde e políticas económicas; certificação e regulação do uso do conceito; cultura e turismo e educação e comunicação do conceito. Conclusões: Será importante promover uma reflexão global e uma uniformização de linguagem para uma comunicação mais eficaz da Dieta Mediterrânica; promover medidas que visem minimizar as atuais utilizações indevidas do conceito, que impedem uma comunicação de qualidade; promover a sua melhor utilização para que se possa promover e salvaguardar este conceito.Palavras-Chave: Análise qualitativa; Dieta Mediterrânica; Perspetivas futuras; Utilização indevida do conceito; Utilização do conceito.Abstract: Introduction: The distinction of the Mediterranean Diet as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO has made it possible to intensify the research and communication of this cultural model, highlighting the interest in using it in several areas. Objectives: To identify perceptions about the Mediterranean Diet concept use, potential misuse and to list prospects to explore. Methodology: Thirteen semi-structured questionnaires were applied to personalities representative of the Mediterranean Diet, from Algarve-Portugal. The interview audio was recorded, transcribed, thematically coded and analyzed. Results: Interviewees consider using the concept, especially in the areas: Agriculture/agronomy, Environment, Food, Conviviality, Culture, Economy, Pharmaceuticals, Politics, Health and Tourism. They identified as potential undue uses situations in areas such as food, gastronomy, food industry and food advertising. As prospects for future exploration, it was necessary to invest in agronomy and sustainability; food, health and economic policies; certification and regulation of the use of the concept; culture and tourism and education and communication of the concept. Conclusions: It will be important to promote a global reflection and a standardization of language for a more effective communication of the Mediterranean Diet; promote measures aimed at minimizing the current misuse of the concept, which impedes quality communication; promote its best use so that it can be promoted and safeguarded.Keywords: Qualitative analysis; Mediterranean Diet; Future perspectives; Concept misuse; Concept use.


Author(s):  
Huafeng Lin ◽  
Gang Li ◽  
Xiangwen Peng ◽  
Aimin Deng ◽  
Lei Ye ◽  
...  

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) systems are a set of versatile gene-editing toolkit that perform diverse revolutionary functions in various fields of application such as agricultural practices, food industry, biotechnology, biomedicine, and clinical research. Specially, as a novel antiviral method of choice, CRISPR/Cas9 system has been extensively and effectively exploited to fight against human infectious viruses. Infectious diseases including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), human papillomavirus (HPV), and other viruses are still global threats with persistent potential to probably cause pandemics. To facilitate virus removals, the CRISPR/Cas9 system has already been customized to confer new antiviral capabilities into host animals either by modifying host genome or by directly targeting viral inherent factors in the form of DNA. Although several limitations and difficulties still need to be conquered, this technology holds great promises in the treatment of human viral infectious diseases. In this review, we will first present a brief biological feature of CRISPR/Cas9 systems, which includes a description of CRISPR/Cas9 structure and composition; thereafter, we will focus on the investigations and applications that employ CRISPR/Cas9 system to combat several human infectious viruses and discuss challenges and future perspectives of using this new platform in the preclinical and clinical settings as an antiviral strategy.


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