Research Keyword: food formulation

A Review of the Role of Paraprobiotics in the Formulation of High-Protein Ice Cream as an Advanced Functional Food

Paraprobiotics are inactivated bacterial cells that offer the same health benefits as live probiotics but are much more stable and don’t require refrigeration. When added to high-protein ice cream, paraprobiotics help boost immune function and gut health while improving the product’s texture and shelf-life. This makes paraprobiotic-enriched ice cream an ideal functional dessert for athletes, people with dietary restrictions, and anyone seeking healthier frozen food options.

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Functional and Metabolomic Analyses of Chamomile Jelly Derived from Gelatin Capsule Waste with Inulin and Polydextrose as Prebiotic Sugar Substitutes

Researchers developed a healthy jelly product using leftover gelatin capsules from the pharmaceutical industry combined with chamomile tea and prebiotic fibers (inulin or polydextrose) as sugar substitutes. The best formulation containing 50% inulin substitution received the highest consumer preference while providing nutritional benefits, being cholesterol-free, and promoting beneficial bacteria growth. This innovative approach transforms industrial waste into a functional food that combines taste, health benefits, and sustainability.

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Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

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Plant-Based Meat Analogues: Exploring Proteins, Fibers and Polyphenolic Compounds as Functional Ingredients for Future Food Solutions

This review explores how plant-based ingredients can be used to create meat-like products that are healthier and more sustainable. By combining plant proteins, fibers, and natural compounds from fruits and vegetables, scientists are developing meat alternatives that taste and feel like real meat while offering nutritional and environmental benefits. The paper discusses which plants work best, how to extract and use these ingredients, and what challenges still need to be overcome to make these products widely available and affordable.

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