Silver nanoparticles are broad-spectrum antimicrobials which, in recent years, have gained much attention in food packaging. Nowadays, minimally processed foods are demanded by consumers with better quality and wholesomeness. Foods reach the consumer's table because of the packaging, which plays an essential function in protection, convenience, information and promotion. Safety due to conventional packaging can be improved with the help of antimicrobial agents by incorporation or coating. Silver being an excellent antimicrobial agent has been used in food packaging to improve packed foods shelf life. There is a need to summarize the studies on the migration of silver nanoparticles from packaging to food and their toxicity. In this review, we have outlined the function of silver nanoparticles in food packaging, their toxicity and their effect on the environment.

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银纳米粒子作为活性包装成分及其毒性

银纳米粒子是一种广谱抗菌剂，近年来在食品包装中备受关注。如今，消费者要求最低限度加工的食品具有更好的质量和卫生性。食品因包装而到达消费者的餐桌，在保护、便利、信息和促销方面发挥着必不可少的作用。在抗菌剂的帮助下，可以通过掺入或涂层来提高传统包装的安全性。银是一种极好的抗菌剂，已被用于食品包装以提高包装食品的保质期。有必要总结银纳米粒子从包装到食品的迁移及其毒性的研究。在这篇综述中，我们概述了银纳米粒子在食品包装中的作用，