Food quality control by Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering

The Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) is a powerful method to observe and detect a large panel of molecules. Through the highly enhanced Raman signal, it is possible to identify a very low concentration of molecules and to improve the limit of detection in sensor applications. In this paper, we propose a review on the use of SERS as sensor for the detection of food contaminants. We describe the different approaches and methods proposed in the literature for such detection as well as the main sensing characteristics provided by the use of this technique. All these results will be discussed and compared with other detection methods.