BIOSENSORS IN VARIOUS FOOD APPLICATIONS- A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

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Kiran Kumari Palety
Chedubavi Vinay Kumar
Chenannagaari Dheeksha
Vijaya Lakshmi Kandregula
Suneel Pappala
Pavan Kumar Gade
Bramarambica K

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Biosensors, Food, spoilage, microbial, analyte.

Abstract

Biosensors are replacing the traditional quality checking and safety measure methods in food industry. Their robust applications in various sectors, specifically in food sector have been an advantage in supplying fresh food from farm to fork. These increased the food supply chain business to mitigate export needs and have shown proven results by detecting food borne pathogens and other contaminants during storage, processing until it reaches consumer. Combining the sensor technology to biological molecules detection has great importance in assessment of authenticity of foods in the adulteration market. An attempt was made to construct a systematic review on biosensors in various food applications which might throw light in understanding and developing specific methods for rapid quality assurance of food until it reaches the consumer.

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