Dadih, traditional fermented buffalo milk: a comprehensive review of the aspects of gastronomy, health benefits, and product development by Angga Pramana, Bara Yudhistira, Maghfirah Jayalaksamana, Dihan Kurnia, Naila Husnayain, Rianita Pramitasari

“…Abstract Indonesia is a country with a rich array of traditional meals renowned for their health benefits and potential to serve as functional foods, including dadih. Several studies have shown that dadih is a traditional fermented product from Indonesia, with various culinary applications. …”
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Research Progress on the Interaction between Taurine Metabolism and the Gut Microbiota by YANG Xinyu, WU Qingjie, MI Shengquan, ZHANG Yanzhen, GUO Junxia

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Phytochemical profile, therapeutic potentials, nutritional composition, and food applications of ginger: a comprehensive review by Great Iruoghene Edo, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Raghda S. Makia, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Khalid Zainulabdeen, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…This article also explores the applications of ginger in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods, highlighting its value in various industries. …”
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Porphyra haitanensis polysaccharide (PH) attenuates cell hyperplasia via remodeling the cross-talk between Hippo/YAP and mTOR pathways by Chong Wang, Wanglei Lin, Zhihua Sun, Yiming Sun, Yanbo Wang, Linglin Fu

“…These results indicated that PH attenuated hyperplasia activity by remodeling the cross-talk between Hippo/YAP and mTOR pathways, which revealed potential targets and approaches for treating hyperplasia-related diseases and provided novel ways to utilize P. haitanensis as well as other related functional foods.…”
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An Overview of the Current Scientific Evidence on the Biological Properties of <i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> (L.) Moench (Okra) by Carsten Tsun-Ka Kwok, Yam-Fung Ng, Hei-Tung Lydia Chan, Shun-Wan Chan

“…Ultimately, this could pave the way for the development of functional foods or health supplements that leverage okra as a key ingredient to prevent chronic diseases and enhance overall health outcomes.…”
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Bioengineering in Solid-State Fermentation for next sustainable food bioprocessing by Muyideen Olaitan Bamidele, Micheal Bola Bamikale, Eliseo Cárdenas-Hernández, Motolani Adepeju Bamidele, Guillermo Castillo-Olvera, José Sandoval-Cortes, Cristóbal Noe Aguilar

“…Solid-State Fermentation (SSF) is a breakthrough approach in the sustainable bioprocessing of foods that applies bioengineering techniques to enhance the accumulation of bioactive compounds in functional foods. A review of bioengineering strategies that optimize microbial growth and metabolite production in SSF systems is presented in this chapter, including novel bioreactor designs and genetic engineering of microorganisms combined with metabolic engineering. …”
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Milk-derived bioactive peptides by Phareichon Kashung, Devi Karuthapandian

“…Hence, this review has attempted to provide insight into the approaches and applications of milk- derived bioactive peptides with nutraceuticals properties in the development of functional foods. Graphical Abstract…”
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Milled flaxseed-added diets ameliorated hepatic inflammation by reducing gene expression of TLR4/NF-κB pathway and altered gut microbiota in STZ-induced type 1 diabetic mice by Hui Xia, Xiangling Shi, Beijia Zhou, Jing Sui, Chao Yang, Hechun Liu, Ligang Yang, Shaokang Wang, Guiju Sun

“…Flaxseed has displayed the potential beneficial as functional foods. However, most studies focused on effects of flaxseed extracts or ingredients in flaxseed. …”
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Multifunctional dietary approach reduces intestinal inflammation in relation with changes in gut microbiota composition in subjects at cardiometabolic risk: the SINFONI project by Hugo Hornero-Ramirez, Arianne Morissette, Bruno Marcotte, Armelle Penhoat, Béryle Lecomte, Baptiste Panthu, Jacob Lessard Lord, Florence Thirion, Laurie Van-Den-Berghe, Emilie Blond, Chantal Simon, Cyrielle Caussy, Nathalie Feugier, Joël Doré, Philippe Sanoner, Alexandra Meynier, Yves Desjardins, Geneviève Pilon, André Marette, Patrice D. Cani, Martine Laville, Sophie Vinoy, Marie-Caroline Michalski, Julie-Anne Nazare

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Weizmannia coagulans: an ideal probiotic for gut health by Shiqi Zhang, Pinglan Li, Suwon Lee, Yu Wang, Chunming Tan, Nan Shang

“…The merit of its stability in processing and storage provides W. coagulans spores many possibilities for its use in various types of functional foods. This review presents an overview of the characteristics of W. coagulans that make it an ideal probiotic candidate and highlights the proposed health benefits with scientific evidence conferred by the administration of W. coagulans.…”
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Simultaneous Encapsulation of Probiotic Bacteria (<i>Lactococcus lactis</i>, and <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i>) in Calcium Alginate Hydrogels by Marko Vinceković, Luna Maslov Bandić, Fabijan Oštarić, Marta Kiš, Nevijo Zdolec, Ivan Marić, Suzana Šegota, Hana Zelić, Nataša Mikulec

“…The findings suggest that bacterial cells are efficiently delivered from calcium alginate microspheres, offering promising applications in the development of functional foods, especially in cheese production.…”
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Purification and identification of anti-inflammatory peptides from sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii) cartilage by Li Yuan, Qian Chu, Bei Yang, Wei Zhang, Quancai Sun, Ruichang Gao

“…This novel peptide offers an attractive approach to develop functional foods.…”
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Effect of Fermentation Time on Nutritional, Microbiological, and Sensorial Properties of Roselle Kefir Popsicle by Nur Anisya Faten Mohd Rozali, Neneng Windayani, Wenny Bekti Sunarharum, Siti Rashima Romli, Adi MD Sikin, Wan Saidatul Syida Wan Kamarudin

“…This study highlights the role of fermentation time in enhancing both the nutritional value and sensory appeal of Kefir Roselle-based popsicles, suggesting their potential as functional foods. Keywords:Fermented Kefir Roselle;Fermentation time;Nutritional properties;Microbiological analysis;Sensory evaluation;Antioxidant activity…”
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Visual Analysis of Research Hotspots in Matcha and Research Progress in Its Efficacy by WANG Yuepeng, GENG Zhanhui, ZHENG Zhiqiang, CUI Yan, YANG Liu

“…Studying its development trend and elucidating its application in foods will help to enhance its industrial value and provide a theoretical basis for the future development of matcha-based functional foods.…”
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Current advances on the phytochemistry, pharmacology, quality control and applications of Anoectochilus roxburghii by Xiaoxue Zou, Kexin Zhang, Xuezhen Li, Yuqin Zhang, Lixia Chen, Hua Li, Hua Li

“…The processed AR products have various commercial applications in functional foods and cosmetics. AR has been used to prepare soup, drinkbeverage, jelly, face masks, soap, etc. …”
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Significance, pharmacological properties, and industrial applications of bael (Aegle marmelos): A review of current knowledge by Farina Mujeeb, Ahamad Faiz Khan, Vinay Kumar Pandey, Ashapurna Sinha, Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Sarvesh Rustagi, Béla Kovács, Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh

“…Moreover, the food sector uses bael antioxidants and preservatives to enhance the nutritional value and shelf life of functional foods and drinks. To support green energy practices, plant byproducts have also been investigated for reclamation and biodegradable resources. …”
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Comparative analysis of Oreochromis niloticus responses to Chlorella vulgaris and Lactobacillus-fermented Azolla economic feed supplements in biofloc and green systems: An in silic... by Ahmed M. Aboseif, Nasser S. Flefil, Mostafa K.S. Taha, Asmaa Negm El-Dein, Mingchun Ren, Hualiang Liang, Abd-Ellatif M. Hussian

“…The field of high-effective functional foods has emerged from advancements in biological pharmaceutical research, bridging pharmacology and food science. …”
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Chick Early Amniotic Fluid Alleviates Dextran-Sulfate-Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice via T-Cell Receptor Pathway by Fan Chen, Yining Zhao, Yanfa Dai, Ning Sun, Xuezheng Gao, Jiajun Yin, Zhenhe Zhou, Ke-jia Wu

“…Our findings suggest that ceAF could be a valuable nutritional intervention for UC, potentially enhancing existing functional foods aimed at managing this condition.…”
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Blood glucose-lowering activity of protocatechuic acid is mediated by inhibiting α-glucosidase by Huafang Ding, Shouhe Huang, Chui Yiu Chook, Erika Kwek, Chi Yan, Kaying Ma, Jianhui Liu, Hanyue Zhu, Zhenyu Chen

“…This study may provide the theoretical basis for the application of PCA as an active ingredient of functional foods in dietary management of diabetes.…”
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Protective Effect of Nanoparticles Loaded with Black Rice Anthocyanins on Caco-2 Cell Damage by LIU Yaqi, ZHOU Na, FENG Mengmeng, AI Xin, ZHAO Lei, ZHAO Liang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of BRA in developing functional foods for alleviating ulcerative colitis.…”
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