Determination Methods of the Risk Factors in Food Based on Nanozymes: A Review

Area of Science:

• Food Science and Technology
• Biosensor Technology
• Nanotechnology in Food Safety

Background:

• Food safety concerns are rising due to foodborne pathogens, chemical pollutants, and heavy metals, impacting human health.
• Nanozyme-based biosensors offer high sensitivity, selectivity, and cost-effectiveness for detecting food risk factors.
• Current detection methods for various food contaminants are widely used but can be improved.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review common detection methods for pathogenic microorganisms, toxins, heavy metals, pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, and illegal additives.
• To explain the principles and applications of nanozyme-based immunosensors in food safety analysis.
• To highlight the potential of nanozymes for real-time detection of food risk factors, particularly pathogenic bacteria.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of existing food safety detection techniques.
• Detailed explanation of nanozyme-based immunosensor principles.
• Analysis of nanozyme applications in detecting various food contaminants.

Main Results:

• Nanozymes demonstrate significant potential for sensitive and selective detection of foodborne pathogens and other contaminants.
• Nanozyme-based immunosensors provide a promising platform for rapid and cost-effective food safety assessments.
• The review consolidates current knowledge on nanozyme applications, identifying areas for future development.

Conclusions:

• Nanozyme-based biosensors are a powerful tool for addressing critical food safety challenges.
• Further research into nanozyme applications can lead to advanced real-time detection systems for food risk factors.
• The integration of nanozymes into detection protocols can significantly enhance food safety and protect public health.