Due to the increasing demand for milk alternatives, related to both health and ethical needs,
plant-based yogurt-like products have been widely explored in recent years. With the main …

The burden of malnutrition in Africa calls for deeper exploration of underutilized species
which are rich in nutrients and have the potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity. The …

Abstract The World Health Organization's emphasis on the health benefits of functional
foods and beverages that has contributed to the rise in its popularity globally. Besides these …

Plant-based foods are gaining popularity and the market is developing fast. This trend is
based on several factors, like the change of lifestyle, interest in alternative diets, and the …

The functional beverages (FBs) are an important segment of functional food products due to
health benefits they provide and their appealing sensory characteristics, suitability and …

Despite the high content of macro-and micro-nutrients found in microalgae, only a limited
number of products containing microalgae have been launched into the market. Most of …

The increasing research on science and innovation has shifted consumer awareness from
conventional to functional foods that are more nutritious and healthier. The ideation of …

Kombucha is a fermented functional beverage that started as a homemade beverage and
grew into a commercial product in the US by the turn of this century. The number of …

Coffee cherry pulp is a by-product obtained during coffee production. Coffee cherry pulp
contains considerable amounts of phenolic compounds and caffeine. An attempt to produce …

Fermented foods are experiencing a resurgence due to the consumers' growing interest in
foods that are natural and health promoting. Microbial fermentation is a biotechnological …