Artificial simulated saliva, gastric and intestinal digestion and fermentation in vitro by human gut microbiota of intrapolysaccharide from Paecilomyces cicadae TJJ1213 by Juanjuan Tian, Xiaomeng Wang, Xueliang Zhang, Xiaohong Chen, Mingsheng Dong, Xin Rui, Qiuqin Zhang, Mei Jiang, Wei Li

“…These results indicated that IPS from P. cicadae TJJ1213 could be used as potential candidates for new functional foods.…”
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Unlocking the potential of banana peel bioactives: extraction methods, benefits, and industrial applications by Khalid Mehmood Wani, M. Dhanya

“…Additionally, the review explores various applications of banana peel bioactives in functional foods, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture, emphasizing their potential for waste valorization and sustainable development. …”
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Microencapsulation of Deer Oil in Soy Protein Isolate–Chitosan Complex Coacervate—Preparation, Characterization, and Simulated Digestion by Hongyan Li, Ying Zong, Weijia Chen, Yan Zhao, Jianan Geng, Zhongmei He, Rui Du

“…This study further expands the application scope of deer oil and promotes the development of deer oil preparations and functional foods.…”
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New Insights into Chemical Profiles and Health-Promoting Effects of Edible Mushroom <i>Dictyophora indusiate</i> (Vent ex. Pers.) Fischer: A Review by Yogesh Kumar, Baojun Xu

“…Their wide range of bioactive compounds makes <i>D. indusiata</i> mushrooms functional foods with significant therapeutic potential.…”
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Exopolysaccharides from camel milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri C66: Structural characterization, bioactive and rheological properties for food applications by A.K.M. Humayun Kober, Mohamed Abdin, Athira Subhash, Shao-Quan Liu, Enes Dertli, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Pau-Loke Show, Mutamed Ayyash

“…The current study highlights that EPS-C66 can enhance the health benefits and rheological properties of foods, contributing to the development of novel functional foods.…”
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Study on chemical composition and biological activities of essential oil of <i>Limnophila aromatica</i> (Lamk.) Merr. by Nguyen Thi Bich Thuyen, Tran Thanh Men, Ho Quoc Phong, Huynh Lien Huong

“…These findings suggest that Limnophila aromatica has potential applications in functional foods, cosmetics, and antibiotics. …”
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Cytoprotective Effect of Morchella esculenta Protein Hydrolysate and Its Derivative Against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress by Qiang Zhang, Caie Wu, Yujun Sun, Tingting Li, Gongjian Fan

“…Therefore, MPH and G-MPH can have a broad application potential as promising ingredients of nutraceutical products or functional foods.…”
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Three anti-inflammatory polysaccharides from Lonicera japonica Thunb.: insights into the structure-function relationships by Yu Liu, Hongjing Dong, Dongxiao Sun-Waterhouse, Wenwen Li, Bin Zhang, Jinqian Yu, Zhichang Qiu, Zhenjia Zheng

“…Thus, honeysuckle flowers are good sources of anti-inflammatory polysaccharides, and precise fractionation enables the production of potent anti-inflammatory agents for the development of functional foods and healthcare products.…”
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Litchi chinensis: nutritional, functional, and nutraceutical properties by Guillermo Castillo-Olvera, José Sandoval-Cortes, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdes, Jorge E. Wong-Paz, Olga B. Álvarez-Pérez, María L. FloresLópez, Cristóbal N. Aguilar

“…The compounds present in litchi have been reported to confer functional properties, such as antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and nutraceutical properties, and are believed to have the potential to develop new functional foods or products. This review summarizes the botanical characteristics and cultivation methods of litchis. …”
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Microalgae: A potential alternative to health supplementation for humans by Apurav Krishna Koyande, Kit Wayne Chew, Krishnamoorthy Rambabu, Yang Tao, Dinh-Toi Chu, Pau-Loke Show

“…However, microalgal based functional foods have not flooded the market. The lack of awareness coupled with scarce incentives for producers result in under-exploitation of microalgal potential. …”
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Effect of wall-disruption on nutrient composition and in vitro digestion of camellia and lotus bee pollens by Yuan Yuan, Shun Zhong, Zeyuan Deng, Guangyan Li, Jinwu Zhang, Hongyan Li

“…These findings provide evidence that bee pollen wall disruption was suggested, thus, it is more conducive to exerting the value of bee pollen in functional foods.…”
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Conservation Analysis and Colorimetric Characterization of Betalain Extracts from the Peel of Red Beetroot, Golden Beetroot, and Prickly Pear Applied to Cottage Cheese by Elizabeth López-Solórzano, Claudia Muro, Yolanda Alvarado Perez, Andrea Y. Guadarrama-Lezama, Elsa Gutiérrez-Cortez, Juan Manuel Urrieta

“…The maintenance of betalains and the color of extracts from the peel of red beetroot (RBAC), golden beetroot (YBAC), and purple prickly pear (PBAC) were evaluated, describing the capacity of their use as natural pigments and in the formulation of attractive and functional foods. Betalain extracts were prepared as juices from frozen and dehydrated peel, adding organic acids and concentrating for water reduction. …”
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The Health Impact of Cocoa from Cultivation to the Formation of Biogenic Amines: An Updated Review by Antonello Paparella, Maria Schirone, Clemencia Chaves López

“…Recent scientific research has led to the development of cocoa-based products marketed as functional foods. However, despite the growing interest in the functional potential of cocoa, the literature lacks crucial information about the properties of different varieties of cocoa and their possible implications for human health. …”
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In Vitro Effects of Some Botanicals with Anti-Inflammatory and Antitoxic Activity by Gianandrea Guidetti, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Angela Giovazzino, Valentina Rubino, Anna Teresa Palatucci, Sara Centenaro, Elena Fraccaroli, Laura Cortese, Maria Grazia Bonomo, Giuseppina Ruggiero, Sergio Canello, Giuseppe Terrazzano

“…In conclusion, the use of these botanicals was shown to be able to contrast OTC-toxicity and could represent a new approach for the development of functional foods useful to enhance the standard pharmacological treatment in infections as well as in preventing or reducing the emergence of inflammatory diseases.…”
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Aronia melanocarpa Leaves as a Source of Chlorogenic Acids, Anthocyanins, and Sorbitol, and Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity by Agnieszka Zielińska, Dorota Bryk, Katarzyna Paradowska, Iwona Wawer

“…That is why chokeberry leaves can be considered as a promising component of functional foods owing to the high content of chlorogenic acids and sorbitol.…”
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Soy Protein Isolate Improved the Properties of Fish Oil-Loaded Chitosan–Sodium Tripolyphosphate Capsules by Yunning Wang, Mubeen Asad, Deqian Wang, Xiaofan Gao, Guoliang Zheng, Jian Zhong, Jing Xie, Zhengquan Wang

“…All the results confirm that the obtained capsules are promising for the development of functional foods and drugs.…”
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Mealworm-Derived Protein Hydrolysates Enhance Adipogenic Differentiation via Mitotic Clonal Expansion in 3T3-L1 Cells by Hee-Jeong Ryu, Syng-Ook Lee

“…This study provides valuable insights into the innovative use of alternative protein sources in functional foods and cosmeceuticals.…”
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Investigating the impact of modified cassava starch with tannic acid and heat moisture treatment on physicochemical and in vitro starch digestibility by Mardiah Rahmadani, Rusli Fidriyanto, Nahrowi, Lilis Khotijah, Anuraga Jayanegara

“…This makes it a promising ingredient for functional foods, supporting a sustainable approach to improving cassava starch for healthier dietary applications.…”
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Research Progress on Immune Regulation Activities of Marine Sulfate Polysaccharides by Qiuyu CHEN, Ran ZHAO, Meishan MENG, Xinyu DOU, Biyi CHEN, Qiancheng ZHAO, Ying LI

“…This article provides a theoretical basis for subsequent research on the immunomodulatory activity and structure-activity relationships of marine sulfated polysaccharides and provides novel ideas for the development of new marine sulfated polysaccharide immunoenhancers. In the future, functional foods or special medical foods based on marine sulfated polysaccharides designed to treat immune deficiency, tumours, and autoimmune diseases may be developed, and these foods will play a positive role in promoting the development of the food industry and human health.…”
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<i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Vivo</i> Interventions Reveal the Health Benefits of Levan-Type Exopolysaccharide Produced by a Fish Gut Isolate <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> FW2 by Waqar Ahmad, Anam Nasir, Satya Prakash, Azam Hayat, Mujaddad ur Rehman, Shazia Khaliq, Kalsoom Akhtar, Munir Ahmad Anwar, Nayla Munawar

“…EPSs with varying structural and physical properties can demonstrate unique health benefits, which allow for their tailored applications as functional foods such as prebiotics. Levan, a fructose-based EPS, is gaining considerable attention as an effective prebiotic to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. …”
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