Food Applications of Nanotechnology (Hardcover)

General Overview of Nanotechnology in the Food Industry. Current Status of the Production and Utilization of Nanomaterials as Food Additives. Technological Developments in the Areas of Flavor, Color and Sensory Characteristics of Food and Food Additives. Nanosupplements: Improvements in Nutritional Functionality. Use of Antibacterial Nanoparticles for Food Applications. Use of Antioxidant Nanoparticles in Food and Food Supplements. Encapsulation and Delivery of Substances in Targeted Sites. Methods for Enhancement of Shelf Life and Food Storage. Nanoemulsions: Preparation and Applications in the Food Industry. Application of Nanomaterials Preservatives in the Meat Processing Industry. Application of Nanotechnology in the Cereal Processing Industry. Application of Nanomaterials in Milk and Derivatives Processing Industry. Application of Nanotechnology in Vegetable Oils Production and Utilization. Application of Nanotechnology in Fermented Products. Application of Nanotechnology in Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Beverages. Nanobarcodes: Safety Labeling and Monitor Distribution. Biosensors and Nanotechnology in Food Supply Chain. Green Polymer Nanocomposites Applied in Food Packaging. Application of Nanotechnology in Active and Smart Packaging. Nanocellulose: Sources, Isolation and Application in Food Packaging. Starch Nanocristals: Sources, Isolation and Potential for the Food Industry. Nanobiotechnology Ingredients Applied to the Food Industry. Industrial Developments and Main Companies in the Food Sector: From Research to Industry. Evaluation of the Toxicity and Biological Influence of the Use of Nanoparticules. Regulation of Nanotechnology in the Food Industry.