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Keys to the formulation of functional foods

May 20, 11

According to Mark Crowell, a highly experienced food product developer, there are certain points that need to be taken into account when designing the formulation of a new functional food. There are two main questions that need to be asked when formulating the product. First, whether the concept is right or in other words, if the...

Why do functional ingredients need delivery systems?

May 20, 10

Posted by admin in Functional foods

In general terms, bioactive food compounds, nutraceuticals or functional food ingredients are usually very sensitive to certain environmental conditions such as temperature, light and oxygen. These conditions are not only part of industrial processes but are also present in the gastro-intestinal tract due to enzymes or other...