How Plant-Based Foods Meet Functional Needs

In addition to providing essential nutrients, functional foods have other health benefits, including improved physical and cognitive health, and reduced disease

functional health

From heart health to immune health, and preventing cancer and other diseases, many products with functional health benefits are emerging on the market

Antioxidant-rich products are a key example of functional foods that promote overall health

Immune system function is another hot topic, and consumers are looking for ways to boost their immunity by consuming food and beverages

brain health

Research on the relationship between diet and cognitive benefits has increased significantly in recent years

Many food and beverage brands have responded to consumer demand for products that aid brain function

Fatty fish is a major functional food linked to improved brain health

Another important food in recent years is CBD (the main ingredient in the natural plant "hemp")

gut health

According to the Duggar Wellness study, 60%-80% of the body's immune system is in the gut, and if the gut is out of balance, it often leads to further health problems

Certain foods such as mint, fennel, and ginger have digestive properties

One of the most common and popular sources of probiotics is yogurt/kefir products, but these are not suitable for plant-based diets

Rebbl Corporation debuts a line of plant-based, prebiotic dietary fiber-enriched sodas to support digestive health

In addition to probiotic and prebiotic products, the functional plant market has also increased research and development and launched new products

According to Transparency Market Research, the global digestive health food market will grow to $83.

energy

From sports drinks to caffeinated products, beverages with functions related to energy levels have long been popular

　　Caffeinated beverages have long been considered to have functional benefits, with coffee products being one of the main forms

　　With such market potential, it's no surprise that many companies are already launching plant-based cold brew products that use dairy-free alternatives
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Danone's Stok Cold Brew, for example, is expanding its portfolio with dairy-free cold brews that use almond and oat milks
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　　(Source: Food and Beverage Industry Micro Journal)

         "China Food News" (December 1, 2021 03 edition)

(Editor in charge: Zhou Yan)