Nanotechnology: a potential approach for nutraceuticals

Abstract

Abstract: Nutraceuticals in the food sector open doors to the future of “nanoscience” technology that have gained much importance. Nanotechnology has established a new perspective by providing nanomaterials with changed features through their use in nano-formulations, nutritional supplements in the food sector. Nanomaterials show distinctive features owing to their tiny size and high surface/volume ratio; thus, they are fully utilized as nutraceuticals in the food sector. The present review article provides an exhaustive overview of the application of nanomaterials for the development of advanced nanoparticles with increased bioavailability, solubility, improved encapsulation effectiveness, increased stability, sustained and targeted drug supply, degradation prevention, antimicrobials, and improved pharmacological activity. It also underlines the relevance for peptides and enzymes, etc., for food packaging and future use of nanosensors/nano-bio sensors.