February 24, 2009
Top 10 Uses of NanoTechnology in Food
Nanoparticles may be able to detect bacteria, extend food shelf life, add health benefits, or improve flavor, reports Discovery.
While nanotechnology does not involve any genetic manipulation, many companies are keeping secret about their work their doing. While this can keep competitors off their trail, it can also make it difficult for regulatory agencies to manage risks and create laws for these emerging technologies.
Nonetheless, nanotechnology offers some exciting potential benefits for the quality and safety of our foods.
1. CONTAMINATION SENSOR: Flash a light to reveal the presence of E. coli bacteria.
2. ANTIMICROBIAL….
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Reader Comments
Enhanced packaging is a good idea, as is the “enhanced nutrient delivery” via nano-encapsulation of nutrients. Hopefully testing/regulation will be required *BEFORE* any companies end up releasing dangerous nanofoods.
The Nanotech Age | April 1st, 2010
Nanotech is probably already in food. They’re putting it in the packaging. Who knows whether they’ve tested it to determine whether it rubs off on the food? Knowing the greedy, risk-taking personalty types that run the companies that make everything, they probably have not tested it.
http://www.plastemart.com/Plastic-Technicle-Article.asp?LiteratureID=1379
No Nano | June 6th, 2010
I think I’ll stick to growing my own. As my mother used to tell me “A little bit of soil goes a long way when you treat it right”. IMHO, If you want to grow more food, plant more seeds. When we start to second guess nature … bla bla bla … you know the rest
Trevor Balding | July 8th, 2010
please give information about a nanotechnology in the mutual side.
kuldeep | December 12th, 2010