The electronic nose is a device capable of characterising and differentiating the aromatic profiles of foods.

In recent years, this device has proven to be capable of providing rapid, simple and non-destructive methods for product quality assessment and control.

The aim of a recent study carried out by an Egyptian researcher (Shaltout, 2025) was to summarise the main characteristics of the electronic nose, analysing its applications and future prospects.

According to the author, for example, this tool is particularly effective in monitoring the deterioration or adulteration of meat, offering a reliable system for online analysis of this category of products.