Nanotechnology in Food Products: Workshop Summary

by Institute of Medicine, Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board

In the food industry, scientists are exploring the potential of nanotechnology to enhance the flavor and other sensory characteristics of foods, introduce antibacterial nanostructures into food packaging and encapsulate and deliver nutrients directly into targeted tissues, among other applications.

However, as with any new technology, along with the benefits, there is the potential for unanticipated adverse effects. There is still a great...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309137721
• ISBN13: 9780309137720
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"