Issue 18, 2024

Acrylamide in food products and the role of electrochemical biosensors in its detection: a comprehensive review

Abstract

In this review, the mechanisms of acrylamide formation in food, along with aspects related to its toxicity and associated consumption risks, are investigated, highlighting the potential impact on human health. European regulations regarding acrylamide content in food products are also addressed, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and detecting this substance in nutrition, by public health protection measures. The primary objective of the research is to explore and analyze innovative methods for detecting acrylamide in food, with a particular focus on electrochemical biosensors. This research direction is motivated by the need to develop rapid, sensitive, and efficient monitoring techniques for this toxic compound in food products, considering the associated consumption risks. The research has revealed several significant results. Studies have shown that electrochemical biosensors based on hemoglobin exhibited increased sensitivity and low detection limits, capable of detecting very low concentrations of acrylamide in processed foods. Additionally, it has been found that the use of functionalized nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles, has led to the improvement of electrochemical biosensor performance in acrylamide detection. The integration of these technological innovations and functionalization strategies has enhanced the sensitivity, specificity, and stability of biosensors in measuring acrylamides. Thus, the results of this research offer promising perspectives for the development of precise and efficient methods for monitoring acrylamides in food, contributing to the improvement of food quality control and the protection of consumer health.

Graphical abstract: Acrylamide in food products and the role of electrochemical biosensors in its detection: a comprehensive review

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
14 Mac 2024
Accepted
22 Apr 2024
First published
26 Apr 2024

Anal. Methods, 2024,16, 2824-2839

Acrylamide in food products and the role of electrochemical biosensors in its detection: a comprehensive review

A. V. Bounegru and I. Bounegru, Anal. Methods, 2024, 16, 2824 DOI: 10.1039/D4AY00466C

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