Nanocellulose and Its Application in the Food Industry

Abstract

This work presents a review related to the obtainment of cellulose from different structures in agro-industrial residues, both for application in the food industry and for the reinforcement of other materials. Cellulose nanofibers are produced by the heart of palm (Bactris gasipaes) industry in Brazil and are used as a stabilizer in avocado oil emulsions; conversely, cellulose nanocrystals are produced in waste from the tequila industry (Agave tequilana Weber var. Azul) in Jalisco, Mexico, and are used for reinforcement applications.

Keywords

• cellulose nanofibrils
• cellulose nanocrystals
• agro-industrial residues
• <i>Bactris gasipaes</i>
• <i>Agave tequilana</i> Weber