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Food Technology forecasting: A based bibliometric update in functional chocolates.

César R Balcázar-Zumaeta^1,2, Efraín M Castro-Alayo^3,1, Lucas D Muñoz-Astecker¹

¹Instituto de Investigación, Innovación y Desarrollo para el Sector Agrario y Agroindustrial de la Región Amazonas (IIDAA), Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas, Calle Higos Urco 342-350-356, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru.

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Technology forecasting reveals functional food trends, particularly in chocolates. While chocolates carry bioactive compounds, true functional chocolate requires extensive research and development before market launch.

Keywords:

Bibliometric Bioactive Cocoa Food Health Market Patents

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Area of Science:

Food Science
Nutritional Science
Technology Forecasting

Background:

Functional foods are crucial for reducing hunger and improving nutrition.
Chocolates are increasingly studied as carriers of bioactive compounds.
Global patent activity shows China leading in chocolate-related innovations.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze technological trends in functional foods, with a focus on chocolate.
To understand the current landscape of chocolate innovation and its potential as a functional food carrier.
To outline the research and development pathway for functional chocolates.

Main Methods:

Bibliometric analysis of technology forecasting tools.
Review of existing literature and patent data related to functional foods and chocolates.
Assessment of the requirements for developing and launching functional chocolate products.

Main Results:

Chocolates are recognized as potential carriers of bioactive compounds.
Significant global patent activity exists, led by China.
Functional claims require rigorous in vitro, in vivo, and clinical validation.

Conclusions:

Functional chocolates are a research-stage concept, not yet a market reality.
Developing marketable functional chocolate is a complex, multi-stage process.
Further research is needed to validate health properties and ensure product quality and acceptance.