The chemistry of carotenoids has been studied widely. But their bio-availability, metabolism and biological functions are only beginning to be examined.
January 2, 2016
The authors, from the National Institute of Food Science & Technology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, propose adding lycopene to yogurt. Lycopene is an essential nutrient as it is not synthesized internally, and must therefore be provided from food source which contain lycopene.
Food manufacturers are potential customers for cultured dairy products. Show them how to use dairy in snacks, sauces, dressings, dips, spreads and beverages.
Americans have cut back on their purchases of yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese. The only bright spot in the category is refrigerated dips. Unit sales of dairy and nondairy dips rose 3.8%.