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Electrochemical Sensors in the Food Sector: A Review
Masoud Ghaani1,2, Mostafa Azimzadeh3,4, Duygu Büyüktaş5
1DeFENS, Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Food Packaging Lab, University of Milan, via Celoria 2 - I, 20133 Milan, Italy.
Abstract:
In a world that is becoming increasingly concerned with health, safety, and the sustainability of food supply chains, the control and assurance of food quality have become of utmost importance. This review examines the application and potential of electrochemical sensors in the dynamic field of food science to meet these expanding demands. The article introduces electrochemical sensors and describes their operational mechanics and the components contributing to their function. A summary of the most prevalent electrochemical methods outlines the diverse food analysis techniques available. The review shifts to discussing the food science applications of these sensors, highlighting their crucial role in detecting compounds in food samples like meat, fish, juice, and milk for contemporary quality control. This paper showcases electrochemical sensors' utility in food analysis, underscoring their significance as powerful, efficient tools for maintaining food safety and how they could transform our approach to global food quality control and assurance.
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