Nanobiotechnological advancements in agriculture and food industry: Applications, nanotoxicity, and future perspectives

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.

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Food Industry Applications of Phyto-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles

Global Journal of Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.33552/gjnfs.2019.02.000541 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Asia Neelam

Keyword(s):

Silver Nanoparticles ◽

Food Industry ◽

Industry Applications

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Assessing the Tendencies in the Production, Sales and Organization of Consumption of Food Products and Services

Business Inform ◽

10.32983/2222-4459-2021-2-308-315 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (517) ◽

pp. 308-315

Author(s):

S. M. Sukacheva-Trunina ◽

Keyword(s):

Food Supply ◽

Food Industry ◽

Food Products ◽

Food Sector ◽

Agricultural Enterprises ◽

Managerial Decisions ◽

Methodical Approach ◽

Its Regions ◽

The Status ◽

Agriculture And Food

The article is aimed at forming a methodical approach to the assessment of tendencies in production, sales and organization of consumption of food products and services, which includes all the components of the food sector and allows to conduct a comprehensive assessment of tendencies in its development. The proposed methodical approach includes assessment of the status and dynamics of food supply to the population, assessment of the status and dynamics of indicators of agricultural enterprises, food industry, trade in foods, restaurant economy and assessment of the factors that influence the development of the food sector. The use of the proposed methodical approach allows to reasonably make decisions on the development of a strategy for the development of food sector enterprises. The conducted studies have shown that in Ukraine as a whole and in its regions in particular in recent years there have been positive tendencies in the production, sale and organization of consumption of food products and services. At this, sales of foods by enterprises of both agriculture and food industry is much higher than by retail enterprises of food products and restaurant enterprises, which indicates the sufficient provision with food products to the financially reliable demand of the population of Ukraine. Prospects for further research in this direction are the development of methodical instrumentarium for assessing the effectiveness of management of food sector enterprises, which will be adapted to modern conditions for the implementation of specific managerial decisions.

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DYNAMICS OF THE ROLE OF THE VORONEZH REGION IN ENSURING FOOD SECURITY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Chronos Journal ◽

10.31618/2658-7556-2020-40-1-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

A. E. Krupko

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Russian Federation ◽

Food Production ◽

Food Industry ◽

Voronezh Region ◽

The Russian Federation ◽

Agriculture And Food

This article is devoted to the analysis of the dynamics of the role of the Voronezh region in ensuring food security of the Russian Federation, the features are analyzed and trends in the development of agriculture and food industry in the region are identified, as well as directions for increasing the level and sustainability of food production

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An overview on the nanotechnological expansion, toxicity assessment and remediating approaches in Agriculture and Food industry

Environmental Technology & Innovation ◽

10.1016/j.eti.2021.102136 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 102136

Author(s):

Lakshmipathy Muthukrishnan

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Toxicity Assessment ◽

Agriculture And Food

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Plant seed mucilage as emerging biopolymer in food industry applications

Current Opinion in Food Science ◽

10.1016/j.cofs.2018.01.004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. 28-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

Christos Soukoulis ◽

Claire Gaiani ◽

Lucien Hoffmann

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Plant Seed ◽

Industry Applications ◽

Seed Mucilage

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Antioxidants of Natural Plant Origins: From Sources to Food Industry Applications

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules24224132 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (22) ◽

pp. 4132 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Sofia C. Lourenço ◽

Margarida Moldão-Martins ◽

Vítor D. Alves

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Fruits And Vegetables ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Natural Antioxidants ◽

Food Products ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

Synthetic Antioxidants ◽

Plant Materials ◽

Industry Applications ◽

By Products

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.

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