ABSTRACT
In recent years, we have seen rapid advancement in the field of nanotechnology, releasing nanoproducts which are commonly used in our day-to-day life ranging from cosmetics to electronics, etc. Application of nanotechnology is proven beneficial for the food industry and found various application at various stages from agriculture field (used as nanofertilizer, nanopesticides, etc.) to the market (in food packaging, as food additive, 188enhancing texture, and aroma of food) as it ensures the food security from field to the market which has become possible due to the usage of nanoparticles in various formulations like nanolaminates, nanoemulsions, nanoliposomes which helps in controlled release of nutrients in the vicinity, which is easily absorbed in git, thus increasing their bioavailability. Usage of nanomaterial in nanosensor facilitates the consumer to know the current status of the food item, wither any spoilage or manhandling takes place during transportation or at storage condition. Altogether nanomaterial not only increases the yield but also offers pest resistance further act as antimicrobial checking the growth of any microbes, increasing the shelf life, flavor, aroma of the food item, whereas any change in the moisture content or mistreatment with the food item can be easily detected by the application of nanosensor. Thus, in order to ensure the food security for the growing population through retaining their quality and quantity both, however, irrational usage of nanomaterial raises severe health concerns as several studies reports the harmful effect of nanomaterial which cannot be overlooked; therefore, there is an urgent need to formulate some regulatory body to inspect the nanogoods prior release to the market.
