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Nanotechnologies and food 11 while nanotechnologies are the more active manipulation of food to produce a desired effect 26 the diversity of nanomaterials makes their general regulation and risk assessment particularly challenging. House of lords science and technology committee 1st report of session 2009 10 nanotechnologies and food volume ii evidence ordered to be printed 15 december 2009 and published 8 january 2010. Nanotechnology is a powerful but novel platform for taking apart and reconstructing nature at the atomic and molecular level with important human and environmental health ramifications common food related products that contain nanotechnology include candies mms skittles baby bottles and plastic storage containers. Nanotechnology in food nanotechnology can be used in food production to enhance the taste color flavor texture and consistency of a variety of foods only few applications are available in the eu within the food area mostly related to supplements and packaging. According to helmut kaiser consultancy 2004 report the nano food sector is led by the usa followed by japan and china whereas asian countries led by china could be the biggest future market for nano food products it has been suggested that the number of companies undertaking rd in food related applications could range between 200 and 400 cientifica report 2006 ifst 2006