Below are the most recent publications written about "Functional Food" by people in Profiles.
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Shadrack SM, Wang Y, Mi S, Lu R, Zhu Y, Tang Z, McClements DJ, Cao C, Xu X, Li W, Yuan B. Enhancing bioavailability and functionality of plant peptides and proteins: A review of novel strategies for food and pharmaceutical applications. Food Chem. 2025 Sep 01; 485:144440.
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Sun G, Li B, Li Y, McClements DJ. Construction of biopolymer-based hydrogel beads for encapsulation, retention, and colonic delivery of tributyrin: Development of functional beverages (fortified bubble tea). Food Res Int. 2024 Dec; 197(Pt 1):115165.
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Ma G, Li X, Tao Q, Ma S, Du H, Hu Q, Xiao H. Impacts of preparation technologies on biological activities of edible mushroom polysaccharides - novel insights for personalized nutrition achievement. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2025; 65(15):2898-2920.
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Liu X, Song Z, Tian W, Huang Q, Chen M, Huang Y, Xiao H, Xiao J. Advancements in lipid-based delivery systems for functional foods: a comprehensive review of literature and patent trends. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2025; 65(13):2456-2472.
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Xu X, Tang Q, Gao Y, Chen S, Yu Y, Qian H, McClements DJ, Cao C, Yuan B. Recent developments in the fabrication of food microparticles and nanoparticles using microfluidic systems. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2025; 65(12):2199-2213.
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Peng X, McClements DJ, Liu X, Liu F. EGCG-based nanoparticles: synthesis, properties, and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2025; 65(12):2177-2198.
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Jin C, Zongo AW, Du H, Lu Y, Yu N, Nie X, Ma A, Ye Q, Xiao H, Meng X. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides Ellis) fruit: a critical review of its functional nutrients, processing methods, health-promoting effects, comprehensive application and future tendencies. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2025; 65(1):165-192.
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Li C, Chen L, McClements DJ, Peng X, Xu Z, Meng M, Ji H, Qiu C, Long J, Jin Z. Encapsulation of polyphenols in protein-based nanoparticles: Preparation, properties, and applications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Nov; 64(31):11341-11355.
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Zhang Y, Sun G, Li D, Xu J, McClements DJ, Li Y. Advances in emulsion-based delivery systems for nutraceuticals: Utilization of interfacial engineering approaches to control bioavailability. Adv Food Nutr Res. 2023; 104:139-178.
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Zhao C, Liu D, Feng L, Cui J, Du H, Wang Y, Xiao H, Zheng J. Research advances of in vivo biological fate of food bioactives delivered by colloidal systems. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2024; 64(16):5414-5432.