Why are nanoparticles added to food?

Written by bkseljak on November 21, 2014. Posted in

Nanoparticles (NPs) can be added to food for extension of food durability, for taste and nutrition control, for handling control, trade mark protection, facilitation of production and storage, protection against fungi and bacteria, etc. NPs are used in packaging to protect the food from UV light, detect contamination and prevent microbial growth (bacteria, fungi …).