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Consumers and functional food: A health trend that's here to stay?

BioTendance®, BTD 08-9A
Avril 2009
Numéro de publication : BTD-08-9A
Prix :  24 $  Membres du Réseau Bio-Innovation®
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Résumé :

A number of medical and epidemiological studies have shown links between diet, health and disease prevention. As a result, consumers are increasingly seeking out "functional" foods, i.e., that contain compounds beneficial to health.

 

This BioTrends® issue describes the main trends and consumer behaviours and perceptions related to functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Sommaire :
  • Introduction
  • Types of buyers and purchase criteria
  • Health claims: confidence versus confusion
  • Natural, processed or modified foods or in supplement form?
  • Growing demand for functional ingredients
  • Products targeting specific health problems
  • Current and future market trends
  • Conclusion
  • References
Champs d'application :
  • Nutrition humaine
Collaborateurs :

Institut des nutraceutiques et des aliments fonctionnels (INAF)

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