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What are some examples of functional foods mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of functional foods mentioned in the text?
Probiotic soy milk
What is an example of a pleasure-focused food mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a pleasure-focused food mentioned in the text?
Al Rawabi YO!Fruit Yogurts 5% fat
Give an example of a convenient food mentioned in the text.
Give an example of a convenient food mentioned in the text.
Pre-cut, ready to eat lean meat
What is mentioned as a key factor when developing products targeting children?
What is mentioned as a key factor when developing products targeting children?
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What is a common physiological benefit associated with functional foods?
What is a common physiological benefit associated with functional foods?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential risk that functional foods aim to reduce?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk that functional foods aim to reduce?
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What characteristic is associated with developing foods for the indulgent consumer?
What characteristic is associated with developing foods for the indulgent consumer?
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Which feature is common in products targeting children?
Which feature is common in products targeting children?
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Why are convenient foods favored by consumers?
Why are convenient foods favored by consumers?
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What kind of milk is an example of a pleasure-focused food from the text?
What kind of milk is an example of a pleasure-focused food from the text?
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Study Notes
Health: Developing Foods with Health Benefits
- People relate good health status to healthy eating habits, characterized by low fat, low calories, low carbohydrate, low sugar, low sodium, and high fiber.
- Fortified foods with vitamins, minerals, and functional food components provide certain health benefits.
Low Carbohydrate Products
- Atkins' diet limits refined carbohydrate intake, such as bread, pasta, cereal, and starchy vegetables.
- 62% of US consumers regard low-carb foods favorably.
- Examples of low-carb products:
- High protein, low sugar, low carbohydrate ingredients (e.g., soy grits, wheat gluten, soy protein concentrate, corn starch, corn bran, rice flour, canola oil, natural flavors, evaporated cane juice, freeze-dried strawberries, salt, caramel color, and vitamin E).
- Donato's Low Carb Pizza with thin crust made of soy protein and other ingredients.
- Burger King's bunless Whopper served on a plate without ketchup and mayonnaise.
- Coke C2 by Coca Cola with 50% less sugar and 50% less calories.
Low Fat Products
- Fat has more calories than carbohydrates and protein, and is perceived as a culprit for weight gain.
- 60% of US consumers consider low-fat products favorably.
- Examples of low-fat products:
- Al Ain Dairy Optimil Drinking Yogurt with 0% fat, extra B vitamins, and calcium, and no added sugar (84kcal/glass).
- Al Ain Dairy Optimil Low Fat Yogurt (2.5% fat) with strawberries (94kcal/serving).
Organic Foods
- Produced without antibiotics, pesticides, and growth hormones.
- Growing in popularity as price gaps shrink.
- Sales increased 20% in 2002 to $10.4 billion in the US.
- Global sales of organic food and drink increased by 10.1% to $23 billion worldwide.
- Organic foods can gain more acceptance in the UAE and Gulf Region depending on availability and affordability.
Functional Foods
- Provide demonstrated physiological benefits or reduce the risk of chronic disease.
- Examples of functional foods:
- Probiotic soy milk with benefits from soy and good bacteria colonizing the intestines.
Pleasure: Developing Foods for the Indulgent Consumer
- Premium quality and sensory experience are key factors.
- There is room for developing "guilt-free indulgent" foods.
- Examples of indulgent foods:
- Al Rawabi YO!Fruit Yogurts with 5% fat and double cream milk.
Convenience: Developing Convenient Foods
- Less time for cooking from scratch, with little or no preparation time.
- Snack foods for on-the-go consumers are popular.
- Examples of convenient foods:
- Pre-cut, ready-to-eat lean meat, shelf-stable in a retort pouch, with no preservatives and no refrigeration needed.
- California Garden, Stuffed Vine Leaves, ready-to-eat appetizer, shelf-stable, retorted in a microwaveable polymer tray, with no dishes to wash.
Products Targeting Children
- Kids have more influence on buying decisions.
- Fun foods with cartoon characters on the packages, more color, more flavor, and interesting shapes are popular.
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Test your knowledge on developing foods with health benefits and their impact on overall well-being. Explore concepts like low fat, low calories, high fiber, vitamins, and minerals in fortified foods. Learn about products targeting specific health benefits such as low carbohydrate options.
