Biosensors in Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Control

Biosensors provide huge potential in the food business for assuring product safety and quality. Following are some applications of biosensors in food processing, safety, and quality control.

Pathogen detection: Biosensors can detect the presence of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites in food. Biosensors, for example, have been created to detect Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and other foodborne pathogens.

Allergen detection: Biosensors are capable of detecting allergens in food products. Biosensors, for example, have been created to detect peanuts, soy, wheat, and other common allergens..

Quality control: Biosensors can also be used for quality control in the food industry. For example, biosensors have been improved to detect the existence of antibiotics, hormones, and other contaminants in meat and dairy products.

Shelf life monitoring: Biosensors can monitor the quality and freshness of food products by detecting the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other biomolecules. For example, biosensors have been developed to detect the rotting of meat and fish products.

Traceability: Biosensors can be used for the traceability of food products, allowing for the identification of the origin of the product and the tracking of its movement through the supply chain.

Overall, biosensors have enormous potential in food processing, safety, and quality control. The development of new biosensors with high sensitivity, specificity, and reliability will further improve their usefulness in the food industry.