scholarly journals Challenges and opportunities for promoting functional foods in e-commerce

2020 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 09012
Author(s):  
Liudmila Nilova ◽  
Svetlana Malyutenkova
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Additional Restriction ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Online Purchases ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Online Stores ◽  
Fresh Products

In order to promote functional foods, the consumer should be informed about the health benefits that can be done through e-commerce. A survey of consumers living in St. Petersburg showed that only 18% of respondents carry out the order of food products via the Internet with the immediate prospect of increasing their number by 19%. An analysis of the websites of online stores, the assortment of food products on the example of bread and bakery products and the terms for their delivery and return revealed the main reasons for restricting online purchases of food products: the absence of significant differences in the assortment between online stores and retail outlets; lack of confidence in the delivery of quality and fresh products; the difficulty of returning products. An additional restriction on the purchase of functional foods is the lack of information about their health benefits, both on the websites of online stores and in the labelling. It is proposed to clearly position functional products on the websites of online stores in the bread and bakery segment, providing them with additional information resources about health benefits; create an additional service “Baking to order” with special delivery terms.

Probiotics and Prebiotics as Functional Foods: State of the Art

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Mousavi Khaneghah ◽  
Yadolah Fakhri
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Mental Well Being

Foods, besides their nutritional value, are used to be as a tool in maintaining of physical and mental well-being and prevent disease. Based on the definition of Functional foods as foods, which may offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition, functional foods, are categorized as foods, not medicine. Among the last decades, the growing market for functional foods, representing both opportunities and challenges to food producers as well academic sections to cover such demand and furthermore conquer the acceptance of consumer. In this article, an overview regarding the probiotics as well as prebiotics as outstanding components of functional foods, compatibility and their use in food products have been reviewed.

scholarly journals Consumption of Sprouts and Perceptions of Their Health Properties in a Region of Northwestern Mexico

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 3098
Author(s):  
Alan Amado Ruiz Hernández ◽  
Fernando Ayala Zavala ◽  
Ofelia Rouzaud Sández ◽  
Juana Frias ◽  
Humberto Astiazarán-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Northwestern Mexico

There is a lack of information about consumer understanding of functional foods. Sprouts provide beneficial compounds that can help counteract chronic noncommunicable diseases. The population of a region in Northwestern Mexico has a high prevalence of chronic degenerative disease, and there is a need to promote strategies to increase the consumption of foods that provide health benefits, including sprouts. However, there is a lack of information regarding the sale, consumption and perception of sprouts’ healthy properties. A computer-assisted web-based survey (CAWI) was developed and distributed through social media to understand consumer knowledge of these foods’ health effects and their consumption. The survey of people with diverse sociodemographic profiles indicated a 1–3 times per week consumption and they knew the health benefits of consuming sprouts. A total of 82% of respondents were conscious that sprout consumption could prevent chronic diseases, which may be related to education level (χ2: 0.001, p < 0.05). In order to expand on our findings, it is important to investigate the communication strategies used by sprout manufacturers, dieticians, nutritionists and health professionals about the health benefits of sprout products to promote their consumption.

Marine Bioactive Peptides in Supplements and Functional Foods – A Commercial Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ragnhild Dragøy Whitaker ◽  
Themis Altintzoglou ◽  
Kjersti Lian ◽  
Estefania Noriega Fernandez
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Bioactive Peptides ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Commercial Products ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Marine Biomass ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Abstract: Many bioactive peptides have been described from marine sources and much marine biomass is still not explored or utilized in products. Marine peptides can be developed into a variety of products, and there is a significant interest in the use of bioactive peptides from marine sources towards nutraceuticals or functional foods. We present here a mini review collecting the knowledge about the value chain of bioactive peptides from marine sources used in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Many reports describe bioactive peptides from marine sources, but in order to make these available to the consumers in commercial products it is important to connect the bioactivities associated with these peptides to commercial opportunities and possibilities. In this mini review, we present challenges and opportunities for the commercial use of bioactive peptides in nutraceuticals and functional food products. We start the paper by introducing approaches for isolation and identification of bioactive peptides and candidates for functional food. We further discuss market driven innovation targeted to ensure that isolated peptides and suggested products are marketable and acceptable by targeted consumers. To increase the commercial potential and ensure sustainability of the identified bioactive peptides and products, we discuss scalability, regulatory frameworks, production possibilities and the shift towards greener technologies. Finally, we discuss some commercial products from marine peptides within the functional food market. We discuss around the placement these products within the larger picture of the commercial sphere of functional food products from bioactive peptides.

Awareness on Sustainability Perspective among Consumers’ of Tea

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Dr. M. Ayisha Millath ◽  
Dr. K. Malik Ali
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
High Price ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Correlation Result ◽  
Day By Day

Tea is an imperative beverage elsewhere in the world.  The need and demand for tea are increasing day by day.  Tea Association of USA expects continued growth in tea sales due to awareness on its health benefits. There are more than 3000 kinds of tea varieties are there but only four varieties are widely used. The authors investigated the opinion on sustainability perspectives and problems faced by them while they intend to buy. Willing Participants are included in survey with the sample size of 237.  The correlation result revealed that there is a positive relationship between educational qualification and sustainability perspectives of tea products among consumers. .  It is also found that lack of information and high price were the major problems faced by tea consumers while intend to buy sustainable tea. So the tea manufacturers and processors must throw light on these issues to improve its preference among consumers.

scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities in Robotic Food Handling: A Review

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongkui Wang ◽  
Shinichi Hirai ◽  
Sadao Kawamura
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Fundamental Information ◽  
Food Recognition ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
End Effectors

Despite developments in robotics and automation technologies, several challenges need to be addressed to fulfill the high demand for automating various manufacturing processes in the food industry. In our opinion, these challenges can be classified as: the development of robotic end-effectors to cope with large variations of food products with high practicality and low cost, recognition of food products and materials in 3D scenario, better understanding of fundamental information of food products including food categorization and physical properties from the viewpoint of robotic handling. In this review, we first introduce the challenges in robotic food handling and then highlight the advances in robotic end-effectors, food recognition, and fundamental information of food products related to robotic food handling. Finally, future research directions and opportunities are discussed based on an analysis of the challenges and state-of-the-art developments.

scholarly journals Designer Eggs with an Increased Content of Omega-3 fatty Acids and Pigments — Production and Health Benefits of their Consumption

Poljoprivreda ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-74
Author(s):  
Zlata Kralik ◽  
Gordana Kralik ◽  
Manuela Grčević ◽  
Danica Hanžek ◽  
Ewa Biazik
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Composition Change ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Positive Effect

Designed-enriched products have been recently one of the most interesting areas of research and innovation in the animal production and food industry. These products are considered functional foods and contain ingredients that have beneficial physiological effects on human health. Designed or enriched eggs are an important type of functional food in poultry production. Demand for functional foods in the market has been increasing in recent years. Due to the increased interest of people in buying designed products, there is a production adjustment in the poultry industry. Composition change of laying hens feed affects nutritional composition change of eggs as well as their quality preservation. This process can an effect of the change in the concentration of cholesterol and its fractions, fatty acids, and pigments in eggs. It is evident from the relevant scientific literature that designer eggs consumption can have a positive effect on human health. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to describe different concepts of designer eggs production and emphasize the health benefits of their consumption in humans.

Infant Radiant Warmers

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-114
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Communication ◽  
Neurological Damage ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
The Past ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Disposable Diapers ◽  
Radiant Warmer ◽  
Sensor Probe ◽  
Delivery Rooms

Radiant warmers are frequently used in delivery rooms and neonatal care units when open access and external heat are simultaneously required.1 The sale of more than 13,000 units by U.S. manufacturers during the past ten years attests to the acceptance of these devices by pediatricians.2 However, some concern about the use of the warmers stems from potential hazards and the lack of information regarding possible effects of the devices. This concern was recently expressed by a panel of consultants to the Bureau of Medical Devices in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who recommended that the FDA obtain additional information to assist it in evaluating radiation warmer safety.3 If this recommendation is accepted by the FDA, current procedures require that additional information regarding the effects of radiant warmers on infants must be provided within a period of 30 months.4 Therefore, pediatricians should be aware of the issues involved. The most serious complication of radiant warmers is extreme hyperthermia, which may occur from improper use or from dislodgement of the sensor probe. Hyperthermia may result in death or permanent neurological damage (T. Peebles, personal communication). Insensible water loss increases markedly when infants are placed in the warm, dry, open environment under radiant warmers, and may increase by 50% to 200% over that observed among infants in incubators, depending on the maturity of the infant and the type of warmer.5 First-degree burns have been attributed to radiant warmer heating of plastic-lined disposable diapers which were placed next to the skin for urine collection.6

Caregiver Experiences and Roles in Care Seeking During COPD Exacerbations: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhuvanthi Suresh ◽  
Jessica Young ◽  
Vincent Fan ◽  
Carol Simons ◽  
Catherine Battaglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Copd Exacerbations ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Lack Of Information

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, debilitating illness characterized by exacerbations that require timely intervention. COPD patients often rely on informal caregivers—relatives or friends—for assistance with functioning and support. Caregivers perform roles that may be particularly important during acute exacerbations in monitoring symptoms and seeking medical intervention. However, little is known about caregivers’ roles and experiences as they support their patients during exacerbations. Purpose To explore the experiences, roles in care seeking, and needs of caregivers during COPD exacerbations. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 caregivers of Veterans with COPD who experienced a recent exacerbation. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive content analysis. Results Five themes arose: (a) caregivers reported continuously monitoring changes in patients symptom severity to identify exacerbations; (b) caregivers described emotional reactions evoked by exacerbations and constant vigilance; (c) caregivers described disagreements with their patient in interpreting symptoms and determining the need for care seeking; (d) caregivers noted uncertainty regarding their roles and responsibilities in pursuing care and their approaches to promote care varied; and (e) expressed their need for additional information and support. Caregivers of patients with COPD often influence whether and when patients seek care during exacerbations. Discrepancies in symptom evaluations between patients and caregivers paired with the lack of information and support available to caregivers are related to delays in care seeking. Clinical practice should foster self-management support to patient–caregiver dyads to increase caregiver confidence and patient openness to their input during exacerbations.

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