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A review on current scenario and key challenges of plant-based functional beverages

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Bovine milk has been an indispensable part of the human diet for ages. But the consumption of plant-based beverages has gained significant attention in recent years due to the increasing demand for non-dairy and non-animal protein sources owing to lactose intolerance, allergies, and diverse lifestyles. Moreover, plant-based beverages offer a diverse source of bioactive compounds having appreciable antioxidant activities. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the current scenario of plant-based beverages, including their market trends, bioactive compounds, and health benefits. This review article aims to detail the available types of plant-based beverages and their nutritional properties. Moreover, the key challenges associated with the processing of plant-based beverages including physical stability, off-flavour, antinutrient content and nutrition imbalance are discussed. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for further research and development in plant-based beverages to overcome the current challenges and meet the growing demand for sustainable and healthy food options.

Source: Food Bioscience

DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104320

Authors: Neha Sharma, Nushrat Yeasmen, Laurette Dubé, Valérie Orsat

Institution: McGill University

Language: English

Topic: Food Science and Nutritional Studies

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,210