A review of nanotechnology in food industry with implication for viable outlook and safety issues

Abstract

The main goal of novel food packaging technologies beside maintaining food quality, product integrity, and consumer safety is to address environmental concerns. A promising approach to achieving this is the incorporation of eco-friendly nanomaterials in food packaging. Numerous studies have focused on enhancing nanomaterial-based food packaging properties to create optimal conditions for food preservation. This studies, focuses by the recent advancements in nanotechnology and its potential to overcome challenges in food packaging are briefly emphasized. This article summarizes the sources and functionality of food-related nanomaterials, categorizing them into organic and inorganic origins. The article also explores the potential benefits of using nanotechnology in food packaging, as well as the related safety concerns. Furthermore, the article highlights the recent advancement in nanotechnology for food industrial applications which is supported by a bibliometric analysis (2014–2024) using the PubMed database. Moreover, this study explores into the advancements and challenges of nano-scale materials in food packaging, emphasizing cutting-edge research and its transformative impact on the food industry.