FUNCTIONAL FOODS: A HISTORY WITH A LOT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE.

The evolution of nutritional habits has experienced many changes through the time, but it has always been supported with the basic criterion to maintain the health. Every day the exigencies of the consumers go more to the search of new products with functional properties that can provide in addit...

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Autores principales: Misael CORTÉS R. Cardona, Amparo CHIRALT B., Luís PUENTE D.
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Publicado: Universidad de Antioquia 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/68b2027a4e3b4c5785f5be31725fdad2
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Sumario:The evolution of nutritional habits has experienced many changes through the time, but it has always been supported with the basic criterion to maintain the health. Every day the exigencies of the consumers go more to the search of new products with functional properties that can provide in addition to the nutritious value, other components with physiological activity that allow a better physical and mental state, reducing therefore the risk of diseases and extending the life at the same time that maintaining its quality This review describes an overview about the most important aspects of the foods and ingredients with functional characteristics through the past, present and future.