Novel Foods
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define novel food
a food or food ingredient that does not have significant history of consumption within the EU before May 1997
what are the categories of novel foods
• new or intentionally modified • consist of microorganisms, fungi, algae • consist of plants
outline the novel foods regulation 1997
• must not present a danger to consumers • must not mislead the customer • must not differ from what it intended to replace
what are the two types of novel food
nutraceuticals functional foods
what are functional foods
a product consumed as part of the usual diet with demonstrated physiological benefits/ the ability to reduce the risk of chronic disease may be either: • inherently functional e.g tomatoes • imposed functional e.g. benecol
what is nutraceuticals
a product isolated or purified from foods which is sold in medicinal form and has demonstrated physiological benefit e.g antioxidants
what are probiotics
live microorganisms with benefits if administered in adequate amounts they must: - survive stomach acid and bile - establish residence in the intestines - impart health benefits e.g. yakult