Recent Trends in the Development of Functional Yogurt: Role of Plant-Based Nutraceuticals


Authors : Mariya Jenci A.; Ramalakshmi Subbiah; Tamil Selvan S.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September


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Abstract : Yogurt has been recognized as a nutritious food with numerous health benefits due to its probiotic content and high protein levels. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in improving the functional characteristics of yogurt by using plant-based nutraceuticals. These bioactive chemicals,produced from diverse plant and dietary sources, have extra health-promoting benefits than basic nutritionThe integration of plant-based nutraceuticals into yogurt presents an innovative approach to creating functional dairy products with targeted health benefits, appealing to health-conscious consumers.Therefore, we reviewed the latest trends and advancements in the development of functional yogurt enriched with plant-based nutraceuticals. Moreover, we reviewed the role of different plant-based nutraceuticals, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, and prebiotics, in enhancing the nutritional value and health benefits of functional yogurt. Introducing plant-based nutraceuticals into yogurt improved a variety of physical features such as pH levels, titratable acidity, rheological characteristics, and water holding capacity. It has been shown that adding healthy nutrients to yogurt enhances gut health,cardiovascular health, as well as lessen metabolic disorders. All things considered, adding plant-based nutrients to yogurt is a viable way to create functional dairy products that meet consumers' changing health needs and improve their general well-being.

Keywords : Yogurt, Functional Ingredients, Quality Attributes, Biological Activities, Gut Health, Plant Based Nutraceutical.

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Yogurt has been recognized as a nutritious food with numerous health benefits due to its probiotic content and high protein levels. In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in improving the functional characteristics of yogurt by using plant-based nutraceuticals. These bioactive chemicals,produced from diverse plant and dietary sources, have extra health-promoting benefits than basic nutritionThe integration of plant-based nutraceuticals into yogurt presents an innovative approach to creating functional dairy products with targeted health benefits, appealing to health-conscious consumers.Therefore, we reviewed the latest trends and advancements in the development of functional yogurt enriched with plant-based nutraceuticals. Moreover, we reviewed the role of different plant-based nutraceuticals, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, and prebiotics, in enhancing the nutritional value and health benefits of functional yogurt. Introducing plant-based nutraceuticals into yogurt improved a variety of physical features such as pH levels, titratable acidity, rheological characteristics, and water holding capacity. It has been shown that adding healthy nutrients to yogurt enhances gut health,cardiovascular health, as well as lessen metabolic disorders. All things considered, adding plant-based nutrients to yogurt is a viable way to create functional dairy products that meet consumers' changing health needs and improve their general well-being.

Keywords : Yogurt, Functional Ingredients, Quality Attributes, Biological Activities, Gut Health, Plant Based Nutraceutical.

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