Review of Microdevices for Food Quality Inspection

Abstract

For on-site evaluation of the quality of foods, microdevices are very attractive. We have particularly focused on the development of devices directed to the diagnosis of bovine subclinical mastitis and freshness of foods. Electrochemical techniques are useful for this purpose. Also, novel microfluidic techniques have been developed to facilitate processing of solutions. Recent progress of our researches on devices directed to food analysis will be introduced.