Novel probiotic functional foods
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Asociación Iberoamericana de Tecnología Postcosecha, S.C.
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The importance of food consumption in relation to human health has increased consumer attention in nutraceutical components and foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Berries (Vaccinium ssp.) are a species from the family Ericaceae, including approximately 450 species. Berries, having commonly recognized taste properties, are also a valuable source of health-promoting bioactive compounds. For several decades, berries have gained popularity all over the world, and recent years have seen not only an increase in fresh consumption, but also for the processing industry.Postharvest berries are highly perishable. As a soft fruit, the firmness of berries is one of the most essential quality attributes, which is in relation to fruit quality, resistance to postharvest diseases, shelf life, and especially the acceptability of consumers, thereby limiting their commercial value. Several preservation technologies have been used to maintain bioactive compounds, reduce deterioration, and prolong shelf life of fresh berries. This review enhanced the importance of berries postharvest quality maintenance through the application of several preservation technologies. In addition, the application of minimally processed berries as an alternative to dairy products to deliver probiotics was revised. Ready-to-eat berries constitute novel, healthy and multifunctional alternatives of non-dairy probiotic foods that would allow meeting the current consumer demand.
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