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Bioactive Carbohydrates and Peptides in Foods: An Overview of Sources, Downstream Processing Steps and Associated
Maria Hayes1, Brijesh K Tiwari2
1The Food BioSciences Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, Ireland. maria.hayes@teagasc.ie.
Abstract:
Bioactive peptides and carbohydrates are sourced from a myriad of plant, animal and insects and have huge potential for use as food ingredients and pharmaceuticals. However, downstream processing bottlenecks hinder the potential use of these natural bioactive compounds and add cost to production processes. This review discusses the health benefits and bioactivities associated with peptides and carbohydrates of natural origin and downstream processing methodologies and novel processes which may be used to overcome these.
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