Nutraceutical prospective performance of functional beverages in current scenario- as a vector for well being: A review Sahrawat Neha1,*, Chaturvedi Neelam1 1Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk-304 022, Rajasthan, India *Corresponding Author: Neha Sahrawat, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Banasthali Vidyapith, Tonk-304 022, Rajasthan, India, Email: nehaasahrawat@gmail.com
Online published on 10 July, 2023. Abstract The current era manifest mounting appreciation of the salient function of foods and beverages in disease anticipation and management. The consequence, invention and infliction of functional foods and beverages have secured a large amount of significance as they endow with healthiness ahead of the fundamental nutritional role for the well-being. At this time, beverages are far and wide the greatest dynamic functional food group for the reason that of expediency and opportunity to congregate consumer demands for effortlessness in the distribution and shelf life stability. Furthermore, they are an outstanding furnishing medium for nutritive and bioactive compounds counting plant extracts, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, minerals, vitamins, prebiotics, antioxidants and probiotics. Nevertheless, the distinct concerns have been elevated to a higher position over their security where functional beverages characterize a significant prospect domestically and internationally. Progress of superior delineates and scientifically verified goods will facilitate to boost customer assurance in functional food categories. This present review delineates on the scientific proceedings towards the rising zone of commercialized functional drinks/beverages making a focus on prospective well-being associated to its utilization. Top Keywords Beverages, Bioactive compounds, Functional, Plant extracts, Prebiotic, Probiotic. Top |