Download or read book Current Topics in Functional Food written by Naofumi Shiomi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-10-26 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The market for functional foods is steadily expanding as more people worldwide realize the value of the daily consumption of healthy foods in maintaining good health. Recent studies have revealed new functional compounds in foods. Genetically modified foods will soon be commercially available. This book discusses the characteristics of functional foods and the health benefits of ingredients including ginger, herbs, probiotics, mushrooms, and dairy products. It also provides new ideas for the production of new functional foods and managing health through the daily diet.