Liposomes are well-recognized and essential nano-sized drug delivery systems. Liposomes
are phospholipid vesicles comprised of cell membrane components and have been …

The rapid development of nanotechnology has transformed many domains of food science,
especially those that involve the processing, packaging, storage, transportation …

Probiotics have several health benefits to the host. However, low pH in the stomach, various
digestive enzymes and bile salts in the intestine threaten their viability and function. Thus …

There is a growing demand for bio-based and active packaging as one of the preferred
emerging technologies to improve food quality and extend shelf-life. The objectives of this …

Encapsulation of bioactive compounds and probiotic bacteria within prebiotic substances to
protect or even enhance their survival whilst passing upper gastro-intestinal tract, is an area …

Background Nanotechnology applications can be found in agricultural production, animal
feed, food processing, food additives and food contact materials (hereinafter referred to as …

Recent developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology intend novel and innovative
applications in the food sector, which is rather recent compared with their use in biomedical …

Background The word “nutraceutical” can be defined as a food substance or part of it, which
provides the body with medical or health benefits, including disease prevention and therapy …

Even though nanotechnology is extensively applied in agriculture, biochemistry, medicine
and many other sectors, it is a developing field that conforms to new and more complex …

Application of nanotechnology in the agro-food sector is one of the fastest growing fields in
nano-research. The increase in number of the publications, patents and intellectual property …