Biosensor to detect and analyze food quality: Integrating chemical sensors with nanotechnology

Foodborne illnesses continue to be a major public health issue around the globe, impacting millions of individuals annually. The demand for safer, more sustainable food systems has led to the development of health devices intended to monitor and analyze food quality in real time. Technologies like biosensors and intelligent packaging have become essential in addressing food safety challenges. The present study explores the integration of advanced health devices into food quality monitoring systems, emphasizing their potential to improve food safety and sustainability. Recent advancements in biosensors, smartphone integration, and intelligent packaging have enhanced real-time food quality monitoring. Technologies detecting oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, humidity, and spoilage indicators provide actionable insights into food safety. Smartphone-based diagnostics and nanotechnology-enabled biosensors enable affordability and accessibility, addressing global challenges of foodborne illnesses and waste reduction. However, scaling these technologies requires overcoming challenges like cost, interoperability, and standardization. It can be concluded from the literature survey that biosensor devices represent a transformative approach to food safety and quality assurance. By overcoming existing challenges, these technologies have the potential to significantly reduce foodborne illnesses and improve global food sustainability.