scholarly journals Bioactive compounds in functional food and their role as therapeutics

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Sukanta Mondal ◽  
Neelakanta Pillai Padmakumari Soumya ◽  
Saraswathy Mini ◽  
Shali Kochuvelickakathu Sivan
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits

Bioactive food ingredients are non-essential substances found in foods that can modulate one or more metabolic processes, resulting in enhanced health. Functional diets have attracted more critical than ever as an alternative to conventional treatments of many diseases. The medicinal potential of functional foods and nutraceuticals is due to some unique functional groups produced due to food metabolism and their molecular variants. Phytochemicals are biologically active, naturally occurring chemical compounds in plants with various biological properties and therapeutic benefits. While functional foods and natural bioactive compounds have been used as conventional medicines to treat chronic diseases for decades, recent scientific findings identify functional foods' health advantages and present their behavior's basic mechanisms. Phytochemicals have essential bioactive roles in the prevention and treatment of oxidative and inflammatory diseases. Plant-derived bioactive compounds can help suppress inflammation by inhibiting oxidative damage and communicating with the immune system. Many bioactive components are capable of binding to intestinal tract toxins or carcinogens. These bioactive peptides control Diet-related medical conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and other metabolic diseases. Various bioactive compounds in common food and their therapeutic role is discussed in this review.Keywords: Functional food, phytochemicals, bioactive peptides, therapeutic effects. 

EVALUATION OF THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BAKERY MIXES AND GRAIN BREAD ON THEIR BASIS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Н.Н. АЛЕХИНА ◽  
Е.И. ПОНОМАРЕВА ◽  
И.М. ЖАРКОВА ◽  
К.К. ПОЛЯНСКИЙ ◽  
А.С. ЖЕЛТИКОВА
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Dietary Fibers ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Biological Value ◽  
Amaranth Flour ◽  
Active Substances

Проведена сравнительная оценка хлебопекарных смесей (ХПС) Ливенка и Амарантус, включающих биоактивированное зерно пшеницы и ржи и биоактивированные злаковые культуры и амарантовую муку соответственно, и хлеба на их основе. Исследованы химический состав, биологическая и энергетическая ценность ХПС и выпеченных на их основе образцов зернового хлеба Ливенский и Амарантус. Установлено, что ХПС Амарантус и хлеб Амарантус отличаются несколько большим содержанием белка, кальция, лизина по сравнению с ХПС Ливенка и хлебом Ливенский. Однако по количеству пищевых волокон и витаминов ХПС с амарантовой мукой и изделия на ее основе несколько уступают образцам, приготовленным без добавки амарантовой муки. Внесение амарантовой муки в дозировке 5,5% взамен части ржаной муки незначительно повышает энергетическую и биологическую ценность ХПС и хлеба на ее основе. Установлено, что ХПС Ливенка и Амарантус относятся к функциональным пищевым ингредиентам за счет содержания значимого количества биологически активных веществ, а изделия на их основе – к функциональным пищевым продуктам. Comparative evaluation of baking mixes (BM) of Livenka and Amarantus, including bioactivated grains of wheat and rye and bioactivated cereals and amaranth flour, respectively, and bread on their basis was carried out. Chemical composition, biological and energy value of BM and baked on their basis samples of grain bread Livenskiy and Amarantus were investigated. It is established that the BM Amarantus and bread Amarantus are slightly high content of protein, calcium, lysine, compared with BM Livenka and bread Livenskiy. However, the number of dietary fibers and vitamins BM with amaranth flour and products on it based are concede to samples a little prepared without the addition of amaranth flour. The introduction of amaranth flour in a dosage of 5,5% instead of a portion of rye flour slightly increases the energy and biological value of BM and bread on it based. It was found that the BM Livenka and Amarantus are functional food ingredients due to the content of a significant amount of biologically active substances, and products on their based – to functional foods.

RESEARCH OF THE COMPOSITION OF MACRO- AND MICRONUTRIENTS CONTAINED IN SUNFLOWER PHOSPHOLIPIDS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Н.Н. КОРНЕН ◽  
С.А. КАЛМАНОВИЧ ◽  
Т.А. ШАХРАЙ ◽  
О.С. ВОРОНЦОВА ◽  
Е.П. ВИКТОРОВА
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Iron Copper ◽  
Phosphatidic Acids ◽  
Calcium Phosphorus ◽  
Macro And Micronutrients ◽  
Potassium Magnesium

Установлено, что в составе подсолнечных фосфолипидов в значительных количествах содержатся биологически активные макро- и микронутриенты. Подсолнечные фосфолипиды содержат, г/100 г: макронутриенты – фосфатидилхолины 18,0–19,0; фосфатидилэтаноламины 14,0–15,0; фосфатидилсерины 5,0–5,5; фосфатидилинозитолы 13,5–14,5; фосфатидные кислоты 6,0–6,5; фосфатидилглицерины 1,5; микронутриенты, мг/100 г: витамин Е 41,8–43,4; провитамин D 210–224; макроэлементы – калий, магний, кальций, фосфор; микроэлементы – железо, медь. Указанные макро- и микронутриенты являются пищевыми функциональными ингредиентами, что позволяет сделать вывод о целесообразности применения подсолнечных фосфолипидов для создания функциональных продуктов питания. It was found that sunflower phospholipids contain significant amounts of biologically active macro- and micronutrients. Sunflower phospholipids contain macronutrients such as, g/100 g: phosphatidylcholines 18,0–19,0; phosphatidylethanolamines 14,0–15,0; phosphatidylserines 5,0–5,5; phosphatidylinositols 13,5–14,5; phosphatidic acids 6,0–6,5; phosphatidylglycerols 1,5; as well as micronutrients, mg/100 g: vitamin E 41,8–43,4 and provitamin D 210–224; macroelements – potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus; microelements – iron, copper. These macro- and micronutrients are functional food ingredients. This allows us to conclude about the feasibility of using sunflower phospholipids to create functional foods.

scholarly journals Pinus Species as Prospective Reserves of Bioactive Compounds with Potential Use in Functional Food—Current State of Knowledge

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Marcin Dziedziński ◽  
Joanna Kobus-Cisowska ◽  
Barbara Stachowiak
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Pine Tree ◽  
Pine Trees ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Few Data

The pine (Pinus L.) is the largest and most heteromorphic plant genus of the pine family (Pinaceae Lindl.), which grows almost exclusively in the northern hemisphere. The demand for plant-based remedies, supplements and functional food is growing worldwide. Although pine-based products are widely available in many parts of the world, they are almost absent as food ingredients. The literature shows the beneficial effects of pine preparations on human health. Despite the wide geographical distribution of pine trees in the natural environment, there are very few data in the literature on the widespread use of pine in food technology. This study aims to present, characterise and evaluate the content of phytochemicals in pine trees, including shoots, bark and conifer needles, as well as to summarise the available data on their health-promoting and functional properties, and the potential of their use in food and the pharmaceutical industry to support health. Various species of pine tree contain different compositions of bioactive compounds. Regardless of the solvent, method, pine species and plant part used, all pine extracts contain a high number of polyphenols. Pine tree extracts exhibit several described biological activities that may be beneficial to human health. The available examples of the application of pine elements in food are promising. The reuse of residual pine elements is still limited compared to its potential. In this case, it is necessary to conduct more research to find and develop new products and applications of pine residues and by-products.

Trp-Trp acts as a multi-functional blocker for human bitter taste receptors, hTAS2R14, hTAS2R16, hTAS2R43, and hTAS2R46

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ichie Ojiro ◽  
Hiromi Nishio ◽  
Toyomi Yamazaki-Ito ◽  
Shogo Nakano ◽  
Sohei Ito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Bitter Taste ◽  
Functional Characteristic ◽  
Taste Receptors ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Masking Agents ◽  
Bitter Taste Receptors ◽  
Bitterness Masking

Abstract Many functional food ingredients activate human bitter taste receptors (hTAS2Rs). In this study, A novel inhibitor, Trp-Trp, for hTAS2R14 was identified by searching for the agonist peptide's analogs. Trp-Trp also inhibited hTAS2R16, hTAS2R43, and hTAS2R46, which share the same agonists with hTAS2R14. The multi-functional characteristic of Trp-Trp is advantageous for use as bitterness-masking agents in functional foods.

scholarly journals Analysis of contemporary epidemiological study research design formats on addressing functional food efficacy

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Pooja Agarwal ◽  
Emma Rutter ◽  
Danik M Martirosyan
Keyword(s):  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Research

The entirety of this particular review article demonstrates an in-depth analysis of the overall functionality of nutritional functional foods, imperative bioactive compounds, and essential biomarkers within the metabolic pathway and in chronic disease progression. Specifically, this review article assesses the efficacy of a plethora of functional foods and their associated bioactive compounds via the interpretation of epidemiological research studies that were conducted in the following design formats: cohort design, case-control design, cross-sectional design, and randomized controlled trial design. Although there has been a source of ambiguity demonstrated by food scientists and government organizations surrounding what would be the standard definition of functional food, this review article attempts to advocate for a contemporary definition that acknowledges the primary attributes of present-day functional food. Having said this, the main intention of this review article is to help address the necessity of analyzing the overarching efficacy of specific functional foods via the analysis of different retrospective epidemiological studies. Moreover, this review article will acknowledge which specific epidemiological study research design format is most applicable in the evaluation of functional food products within upcoming epidemiological studies. Ultimately, food scientists and nutritionists alike will get the opportunity to develop an all-encompassing contemporary definition for functional food upon the recognition and incorporation of different epidemiological study research design formats in a timely and cost-effective manner. KEYWORDS: Functional food, bioactive compounds, biomarkers, epidemiology, cohort design, case-control design, cross-sectional design, and randomized controlled trial design.

scholarly journals Functional Foods and Human Health: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sajid Arshad ◽  
Waseem Khalid ◽  
Rabia Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Kamran Khan ◽  
Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Functional Components ◽  
Modified Functional

Functional food is a whole ingredient or a part of food that used as food for specific therapeutic purposes. It is divided into two wide categories: Conventional and modified functional foods. Conventional functional Foods are composed of natural or whole-food ingredients that provide functional substances while modified functional is food or food products in which add additional ingredients for specific health purposes. Plant-based food such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, cereals, nuts and beans contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play a functional role in the human body against chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular and GIT-related disease. Some other foods or food products like juices, dairy products, fortified eggs and seafood are composed of functional components. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that are played a functional role in heart health and brain development.

scholarly journals FFC’s Advancement of Functional Food Definition

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Gur ◽  
Marselinny Mawuntu ◽  
Danik Martirosyan
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Psychological Function ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Food Center ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Improve Health

Background: To create functional food products based on scientific evidence, we must first define functional foods. Previous definitions describe how functional foods improve health and mitigate disease. However, more refined definitions provide a reason for their efficacy–through the activity of bioactive compounds and the measurement of biomarkers, which are the essential tools for gauging the effectiveness of functional foods.Functional foods are generally linked to health promotion. The physiological effects of functional food or bioactive compounds may vary, but their categories of action include physical performance, cognitive, behavioral, and psychological function, organ or system function, and combating chronic disease [1, 2].Therefore, establishing a formal definition for these foods will help bring legitimate functional foods to the market. The addition of bioactive compounds, or biochemical molecules that improve health through the physiological mechanisms, improves the definition of functional foods. As a result, the advancement of the functional food definition by the Functional Food Center (FFC) has developed to provide clarity and a more comprehensive understanding of its meaning. 

scholarly journals Ugni molinae Fruit as a Source of Bioactive Compounds with Good Quality Traits

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ricardo I. Castro ◽  
Patricio Ramos ◽  
Carolina Parra-Palma ◽  
Luis Morales-Quintana
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Principal Points ◽  
Excellent Source ◽  
Ugni Molinae

Since the intake of fruits and vegetables displays important effects on the incidence of several chronic diseases in humans, consumers’ attention worldwide is focused on the identification of functional foods. In this sense, Ugni molinae (murtilla or murta fruit) is an important source of molecules with a strong antioxidant capacity that is widely used as a medicinal plant in Southern Argentina-Chile. Research on murtilla berries showed that this fruit and its leaves can be an excellent source of polyphenols and bioactive compounds with antibacterial and antioxidant capacity. This review is aimed at providing valuable information and discussing the available literature focused on four principal points: (i) fruit quality and plant physiology, (ii) compound content with bioactive properties, (iii) health properties for consumers of the fruit and leaves, and (iv) challenges for future research. Based on these four points, we propose that murtilla fruit can be a potential ingredient for new functional food products.

scholarly journals Opportunity and benefits of functional food from the sea: A Rewiew

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Paulus Damar Bayu Murti ◽  
Bambang Dwiloka ◽  
Ocky Karna Radjasa ◽  
James Ngginak
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Protein Hydrolysate ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Food Research ◽  
Chitin And Chitosan

Functional food has been believed to prevent and reduce the possibility of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension and cancer. The sea offers resources that can be used as a source of functional food. Research on bioactive compounds from marine life has been carried out, which have biological activity. For example, omega-3 consist of two types of acids, namely docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), which is contained in fish. Carotenoids and xanthophylls are abundant in macroalgae. Likewise with phenolic compounds and polysaccharides derived from algae. The protein hydrolysate from fish waste which is used as an alternative product has biological activity. Chitin and chitosan were extracted from crustacean shells and marine mollusk. Referring to the diversity of compound bioactivity from marine resources, this review emphasizes more on the potential of functional food ingredients owned by marine resources and their opportunities and benefits..Keywords: Functional food, Marine, Bioactive compounds, Chronic diseases, Biological activityABSTRAKPeluang dan manfaat pangan fungsional dari laut: Telaah PustakPangan fungsional telah dipercayai dapat mencegah dan menurunkan kemungkinan penyakit kronis seperti obesitas, diabetes, jantung koroner, hipertensi dan kanker. Laut menawarkan sumberdaya yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber bahan pangan fungsional. Penelitian mengenai senyawa bioaktif dari biota laut sudah banyak dilakukan yang memiliki aktivitas biologis.  Sebagai contoh, Omega-3 terdiri atas dua jenis asam yaitu asam dokosaheksaenoat (DHA) dan asam eikosapentanoat (EPA) yang terkandung pada ikan. Karotenoid dan xantofil yang banyak terkandung pada makroalga. Begitu pun dengan senyawa fenolik dan polisakarida yang berasal dari alga. Hidrolisat protein dari limbah ikan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai produk alternatif memiliki aktivitas biologis. Kitin dan kitosan yang diekstrak dari limbah cangkang krustasea dan moluska laut. Mengacu pada keragaman bioaktivitas senyawa dari sumberdaya kelautan, review ini lebih menekankan pada potensi bahan pangan fungsional yang dimiliki oleh sumberdaya kelautan serta peluang dan manfaatnya.Kata kunci : Pangan fungsional, Laut, Senyawa bioaktif, Penyakit kronis, Aktivitas biiologi

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