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Taís Cardoso1, Caroline Marques1, João Luiz Andreotti Dagostin1
1Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Graduate Program in Food Engineering, Federal Univ. of Paraná, Av. Francisco Hoffmann dos Santos s/n, P.O. Box 19011, Postal code 81531-970, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil.
Lactobionic acid (LBA), a compound found in Caspian Sea yogurt, shows promise as a food ingredient due to its antioxidant and moisturizing properties. Further research is needed to address regulatory hurdles and consumption safety for wider food industry adoption.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Lactobionic acid (LBA) is a naturally occurring compound in Caspian Sea yogurt.
- LBA possesses beneficial properties like antioxidant, chelator, and moisturizing effects.
- There is increasing academic and industrial interest in LBA as a food ingredient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current methods of LBA production and related patents.
- To explore general applications, regulations, and research statistics of LBA in food.
- To identify challenges and future prospects for LBA incorporation in the food industry.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific papers and patents.
- Analysis of research trends and statistics.
- Overview of regulatory status and industry challenges.
Main Results:
- Studies on LBA for food applications and human intake are limited.
- Prohibitions on LBA and lack of regulation in many countries hinder its use.
- Calcium lactobionate, a salt of LBA, is approved, indicating potential for LBA.
Conclusions:
- Further research on LBA's safety for consumption and toxicological aspects is crucial.
- Addressing regulatory challenges is essential for expanding LBA's technological possibilities in food processing.
- Increased studies are needed to support the integration of LBA into the food industry.
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