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http://dx.doi.org/10.23093/FSI.2021.54.3.132

Application of blockchain in the food industry  

Kim, Sangoh (Department of Plant and Food Engineering, Sangmyung University)
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Food Science and Industry / v.54, no.3, 2021 , pp. 132-144 More about this Journal
Abstract
Along with the rise in the value of cryptocurrency, the interest of the blockchain is very high. However, most people do not understand cryptocurrency and blockchain very well. In addition, due to this lack of understanding of the technology, ideas about how blockchain technology can be applied in the food industry may not come up. Therefore, this content describes the advantages of blockchain technology in terms of security, starting with the understanding and operation method of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and briefly describes the development of a blockchain system. And simple examples of how this blockchain technology can be applied to other industries are summarized, and examples used in the food industry are summarized. Finally, it was insisted that using such a blockchain technology can provide safe food to consumers.
Keywords
block chain system; food industry; logistic system tracking; IoT; integrity;
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