FULL PROFESSOR OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY @SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME
Nano food and nanonutraceuticals
The food that we eat can be made tastier, healthier and more nutritious through the use of nanotechnology. However, about how nanoparticles behavior in the body or toxic effects they may are still little known. Nanotechnology can be used to reduce the fat content of foods or to encapsulate nutrients such as vitamins to prevent degradation during a product’s shelf life. In addition, nanomaterials can be used to create packaging that keeps the product inside fresher for longer, and by incorporating nanosensors, smart food packaging could even provide consumers with information about the condition of the food inside.
Finally, food waste products or the food itself, such as milk, can be converted into nanomaterials that can be used for drug delivery in both agricultural and biomedical applications.
