Nanotechnology in the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries

Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing significantly. This important book summarizes current research in this area and provides an overview of both current and possible future applications of nanotechnologies in the food industry. Issues such as safety and regulation are also...

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Other Authors: Huang, Qingrong (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; Philadelphia : Woodhead Pub. Ltd 2012.
Edition:1st edition
Series:Woodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition ; no. 218.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628729906719
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Summary:Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing significantly. This important book summarizes current research in this area and provides an overview of both current and possible future applications of nanotechnologies in the food industry. Issues such as safety and regulation are also addressed.After an introductory overview, the first part discusses general issues such as risk assessment, the regulatory framework, detection and characterization of nanoparticles in food. Part two summaries the wide range of applications of nanotechnology in food processing, including nan
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (475 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780857095657