o Improved food processing: This is done by using nanocapsules which improve the bioavailability of neutraceuticals in standard ingredients such as cooking oil.
o Improved packaging and safety- Nanotechnology is also poised to create better food packaging. It could reduce the amount of plastic used that is by making containers smarter by building in sensors in them that tell us whether the food inside is still fresh or has gone bad. Nano-packaging with ‘self-cleaning’ abilities will be widely available soon as the technology isn’t very different from that in the ‘anti-bacterial’ food containers on sale now. Precisely- engineered nano-scale filters allow you to remove all bacteria from milk or water without boiling
o Enhanced flavor and nutrition: done using nanocapsulated flavour enhancers
o ‘Functional foods’ where everyday foods carry medicines and supplements,
o Increased production: This is usually done by targeting growth hormones using nanotechnology to plants. And also using nanosensors to detect animal and plant pathogens. Adding nanoparticles of titanium dioxide to fertilisers could help to break down unwanted bacteria, while other nanoparticles have also been used to slowly release chemical compounds that regulate plant growth
o Cost-effectiveness