Nanotechnology in Food: Advances in Processing, Packaging, Safety, and Emerging Challenges

Palak Mahajan, Aapurv Sethi, Mohit Singla, Dinesh Kumar Bhardwaj, Bhavleen Kaur, Ritama Sarkar, Anushka Srivastava and Rahul Das Nanotechnology offers transformative potential in the food industry by enhancing food quality, safety, and shelf life through nanoscale innovations. This review highlights the application of nanomaterials, such as nanosilver for antimicrobial packaging, nanoencapsulation for improved bioavailability, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, nanocomposites, and nanosensors in food processing, packaging, and preservation.