The rapid development of nanotechnology has transformed many domains of food science, especially those that involve the processing, packaging, storage, transportation, functionality, and other safety aspects of food. A wide range of nanostructured materials (NSMs), from inorganic metal, metal oxides, and their nanocomposites to nano-organic materials with bioactive agents, has been applied to the food industry. Despite the huge benefits nanotechnology has to offer, there are emerging concerns regarding the use of nanotechnology, as the accumulation of NSMs in human bodies and in the environment can cause several health and safety hazards. Therefore, safety and health concerns as well as regulatory policies must be considered while manufacturing, processing, intelligently and actively packaging, and consuming nano-processed food products. This review aims to provide a basic understanding regarding the applications of nanotechnology in the food packaging and processing industries and to identify the future prospects and potential risks associated with the use of NSMs.

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使用纳米技术进行食品保存、安全和保障的前景

纳米技术的快速发展改变了食品科学的许多领域，尤其是那些涉及食品加工、包装、储存、运输、功能和其他安全方面的领域。从无机金属、金属氧化物及其纳米复合材料到具有生物活性剂的纳米有机材料，范围广泛的纳米结构材料 (NSM) 已应用于食品工业。尽管纳米技术必须提供巨大的好处，但人们对纳米技术的使用也有新的担忧，因为 NSM 在人体和环境中的积累会导致多种健康和安全危害。因此，在制造、加工、智能和主动包装以及消费纳米加工食品时，必须考虑安全和健康问题以及监管政策。