Atomic force microscopy can address many food quality analysis challenges owing to the excellent spatial resolution meaning species such as bacteria can be detected and local inhomogeneities in the food texture can be visualized.
Food science draws from – and contributes to – numerous sciences, technology disciplines, and industrial approaches. A relatively new field, food science matured alongside advanced microscopy methods such as atomic force and scanning electron microscopy. Microscope technology progress has led to a food science revolution in the last few decades.