Prebiotics as ingredients in future beverage product innovation.
Today's consumers are more selective and meticulous, demanding foods that would not only fulfill basic nutrition. but of good taste and healthy. Since beverage represents a substantial portion of consumers' food intake, it is vital for manufacturers to respond to the changing need of con...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English English |
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2001
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20846/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20846/1/ID%2020846.pdf |
| Summary: | Today's consumers are more selective and meticulous, demanding foods that would not only fulfill
basic nutrition. but of good taste and healthy. Since beverage represents a substantial portion of
consumers' food intake, it is vital for manufacturers to respond to the changing need of consumers.
The current trend is to look at long-term effect of food intake towards health. Prebiotics are
reported to provide this beneficial effect. This paper will define the term prebiotics and explain
their chemical characteristics and functions in human health. It will also highlight the promising
benefits of using prebiotcs in new beverage product innovations and compare their performance
with ordinary electrolytic drinks. |
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