Food Safety Sensors explores the revolutionary role of sensor technology in modern food safety, offering real-time monitoring solutions to detect contamination and prevent spoilage throughout the food supply chain. This book highlights how these sensors can proactively minimize foodborne illnesses and reduce food waste. For instance, sensors can identify volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to monitor the freshness of produce, meat, and dairy products. Readers will understand not only how these sensors function but also how they integrate into larger systems.
The book begins by introducing the fundamental principles behind food safety sensors, detailing different types like electrochemical, optical, and gas sensors. It then progresses into specific applications, such as identifying microbial contamination and assessing adulteration from pesticides.
Ultimately, the book illustrates how these sensors contribute to smart packaging, supply chain monitoring, and data analytics, driving economic benefits for producers, retailers, and consumers alike.
