Nanotechnology could have an impact on many areas of the food industry, including packaging, nutrient delivery and food quality, but it is too early to tell if it will be embraced by food companies and the general public.
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Chun, A. Will the public swallow nanofood?. Nature Nanotech 4, 790–791 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.359
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