Application of electronic nose, tongue and eye in food safety and quality evaluation: A review

Abstract

The paper explores the challenges faced by the agri-food sector in meeting consumer demands for innovation and technology in food production and preservation. It discusses the growth of the food industry in terms of quantity and quality and the ongoing problems this presents for productivity. The paper explores how electronic nose, tongue, and eye technologies are applied to ensure food safety and quality assurance. It offers in-depth explanations of the operational principles and sensors utilized in the electronic nose, tongue, and eye devices, along with their diverse applications within the food industry. It underscores the fusion technique, amalgamating electronic nose, tongue, and eye systems as a comprehensive quality assessment tool in the food sector, highlighting their significance in enhancing product safety, quality, and consumer confidence. It discusses the potential for future advancements in electronic sensing technologies within the food industry, including the integration of artificial intelligence and IoT devices for more sophisticated applications. The operational principles, applications, and constraints of the sensors utilized in electronic sensors were introduced and contrasted. The paper delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of these technologies, paving the way for innovative solutions in food safety and quality assurance.