Food Nanotechnology: Harnessing the Power of the Miniature World Inside Our Foods

McClements, David Julian

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-12995-8_10

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“…Nanoformulations provide substantial benefits due to their fine features that make them extremely versatile. Indeed, because of their tiny size (1-100 nm), they can easily penetrate through the intestinal mucus layer via transcytosis, increasing nutraceutical bioavailability [109]. Moreover, the small dimension prevents nanoparticles from aggregating and settling since they are affected by the brownian motion that overcomes the force of gravity and keeps the particles moving randomly.…”

Section: Nanoformulations: What Is Known and What Is Newmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the reduction of particle size makes their surface area become larger so that any chemical reactions occurring at their surface will be faster. Eventually, the chemical, physical, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties of materials could differ enormously when referred to the nanoscale, giving nanoparticles unique properties [109]. All the features listed above match together the major advantages and disadvantages of nanoparticles since their behavior is often different, or even unpredictable, from the same material in bulk.…”

Section: Nanoformulations: What Is Known and What Is Newmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a result of the growing interest in environmental issues from both consumers and producers, another point in favor of nanomaterials is their green synthesis methods that take advantage of green chemistry [109,110]. Two main approaches are reported top-down and bottom-up.…”

Section: Nanoformulations: What Is Known and What Is Newmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two main approaches are reported top-down and bottom-up. While the top-down process consists of breaking down larger particles into small ones using intense mechanical forces, in the bottom-up approach the molecules associate with each other, thanks to the creation of appropriate conditions favoring intramolecular attraction [109].…”

Section: Nanoformulations: What Is Known and What Is Newmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nanotechnology is not new to the food industry and, though still portrayed as dangerous for health concerns, its applications are numerous: from agricultural production, protecting crops, or feeding plants, to enhancing and preserving food quality from the processing to the packaging [109]. Nevertheless, encapsulation technology to control and target the delivery and bioavailability enhancement of healthy nutrients and nutraceuticals remains the most attractive aspect of nanomaterials.…”

Section: Nanoformulations: What Is Known and What Is Newmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Safety-by-design and engineered nanomaterials: the need to move from theory to practice

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Antunes,

Palma-Oliveira

et al. 2023

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As the governance of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) evolves, innovations in the prevention, mitigation, management, and transfer of risk shape discussion of how nanotechnology may mature and reach various marketplaces. Safety-by-Design (SbD) is one leading concept that, while equally philosophy as well as risk-based practice, can uniquely help address lingering uncertainties and concerns stemming from regulatory evaluation of ENM risk across worker, consumer, and environmental safety. This paper provides a discussion on the SbD concept across different disciplines aiming to identify different approaches and needs to meet regulatory requirements—ultimately, we argue that SbD is evolving both to meet the needs and discourse of various disciplines, and to apply within differing marketplaces and national regulatory structures. Understanding how SbD has evolved within ENM can yield a more practical application and development of SbD, and help guide or unify national and international ENM governance around a core set of safety-driven principles.

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Unveiling the Chemistry of Citrus Peel: Insights into Nutraceutical Potential and Therapeutic Applications

Munir,

Yaqoob,

Awan

et al. 2024

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The recent millennium has witnessed a notable shift in consumer focus towards natural products for addressing lifestyle-related disorders, driven by their safety and cost-effectiveness. Nutraceuticals and functional foods play an imperative role by meeting nutritional needs and offering medicinal benefits. With increased scientific knowledge and awareness, the significance of a healthy lifestyle, including diet, in reducing disease risk is widely acknowledged, facilitating access to a diverse and safer diet for longevity. Plant-based foods rich in phytochemicals are increasingly popular and effectively utilized in disease management. Agricultural waste from plant-based foods is being recognized as a valuable source of nutraceuticals for dietary interventions. Citrus peels, known for their diverse flavonoids, are emerging as a promising health-promoting ingredient. Globally, citrus production yields approximately 15 million tons of by-products annually, highlighting the substantial potential for utilizing citrus waste in phyto-therapeutic and nutraceutical applications. Citrus peels are a rich source of flavonoids, with concentrations ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 g/100 g dry weight, depending on the citrus variety. The most abundant flavonoids in citrus peel include hesperidin and naringin, as well as essential oils rich in monoterpenes like limonene. The peel extracts exhibit high antioxidant capacity, with DPPH radical scavenging activities ranging from 70 to 90%, comparable to synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT. Additionally, the flavonoids present in citrus peel have been found to have antioxidant properties, which can help reduce oxidative stress by 30% and cardiovascular disease by 25%. Potent anti-inflammatory effects have also been demonstrated, reducing inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and TNF-α by up to 40% in cell culture studies. These findings highlight the potential of citrus peel as a valuable source of nutraceuticals in diet-based therapies.

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Food Nanotechnology: Harnessing the Power of the Miniature World Inside Our Foods

Cited by 3 publications

References 63 publications

Improving Curcumin Bioavailability: Current Strategies and Future Perspectives

Improving Curcumin Bioavailability: Current Strategies and Future Perspectives

Safety-by-design and engineered nanomaterials: the need to move from theory to practice

Unveiling the Chemistry of Citrus Peel: Insights into Nutraceutical Potential and Therapeutic Applications

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