ABSTRACT
Organic nanoparticles (such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, etc.), and inorganic nanoparticles (such as nano-clay, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, silicon dioxide, and silver) are reported to possess potential toxic consequences on human health causing lung diseases, skin ailments, serious gastrointestinal conditions, etc. Nanoparticles can fall prey to environmental conditions and consequently degrade by gradually releasing embedded nanomaterials from food packaging composites. This migration of nanomaterials from food packages and containers can be tested through cell viability or reactive oxygen species generation. The aim of this chapter is to provide information to the readers on the application of nanomaterials in food industry and its characterization.
