Woodhead Publishing Nanotechnology in the Food, Beverage and Nutraceutical Industries (Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition)

Product Description Nanotechnology has the potential to impact on food processing significantly. This important book summarises 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 characterisation of nanoparticles in food. Part two summarises the wide range of applications of nanotechnology in food processing, including nanoscale nutraceutical delivery systems, nanoemulsions and colloids, nanoscale rapid detection devices for contaminants, nanofiltration and nanocomposite packaging materials. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Nanotechnology in the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries is a valuable reference work for both food processors and those researching this expanding field. Review "...contains the most relevant and latest information on nanotechnology in the food, beverage and nutraceutical industries." --Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology "I warmly recommend this book to all academics and researchers turning to nanotechnology, as it searches for innovations that could bring safer, healthier and tastier food products to the public." --Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology About the Author Qingrong Huang is Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at Rutgers University at New Brunswick, USA. He is internationally known for his research into the applications of nanotechnology in the food industry.