Functional foods is a very popular term in the social and scientific media; consequently, food
producers have invested resources in the development of processed foods that may provide …

The marine environment is a relatively unexplored source of functional ingredients that can
be used in food processing, storage, and fortification in a variety of ways. Marine …

Polysaccharides have a wide range of applications due to their excellent antioxidant activity.
However, the low purity and unclear structure of polysaccharides have led some …

Macroalgae, or seaweeds, are a rich source of components which may exert beneficial
effects on the mammalian gut microbiota through the enhancement of bacterial diversity and …

Due to the increase in industrial demand for new biosourced molecules (notably bioactive
exopolysaccharides (EPS)), microalgae are gaining popularity because of their nutraceutical …

In the last few decades, attention on new natural antimicrobial compounds has arisen due to
a change in consumer preferences and the increase in the number of resistant …

This review paper deals with the various sources and structure of alginate, and its structural
modification techniques. The study focuses on potential applications, particularly in food …

Obesity is a multifactorial disease that continues to increase in prevalence worldwide.
Emerging evidence has shown that the development of obesity may be influenced by …

There is a global interest in the novel consumption, nutritional trends, and the market of new
prebiotic sources and their potential functional impacts. Commercially available nutritional …

Human gut microbiota plays an important role in several metabolic processes and human
diseases. Various dietary factors, including complex carbohydrates, such as …