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Application of Biotechnology for Functional Foods
by
Michael Fernandez, Executive Director
Series: Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Publisher
Pew Charitable Trusts, University of Richmond
Published: April 2007
Pages: 78
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Application of Biotechnology for Functional Foods
by
Michael Fernandez, Executive Director
Series: Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Publisher
Pew Charitable Trusts, University of Richmond
Published: April 2007
Pages: 78
Contents
Application Of Biotechnology For Functional Foods
Cover
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Part 1
Applications Of Biotechnology For Functional Foods
I. Background
A. Functional Foods
B. Applications Of Biotechnology In Food Crops
C. Transgenic Acreage Expands Steadily
D. Agronomic Traits Prevail
Ii. Food Applications For Human Health
A. Quantity And Quality Of Food Oils
Fats And Fatty Acids – Like Oil For Water
B. Strategic Aims Of Altered Fatty Acid Profile
C. Achievements In Altered Fatty Acid Profile
Iii. Quantity And Quality Of Plant Protein
Iv. Modified Carbohydrate
A. Starch
B. Fructan
V. Increased Vitamin Content In Plants
A. Beta-carotene And Other Carotenoids
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin C
D. Folic Acid
E. Antioxidants
Vi. Trace Mineral Content And Bioavailability
A. Iron
B. Zinc
C. Selenium
Vii. Phytonutrients And Novel Substances
Viii. Anti-nutritional Substances
Ix. Allergens
X. Miscellany
A. Beer And Wine
B. Decaffeinated Coffee
Part 2
I. Introduction
Ii. The FFDCA Framework—overview And Brief History
A. The Statutory Foundation: Food, Drug, And Food For Special Dietary Use
B. Accommodations Of Advancing Science
C. Requests For Reform
Iii. Classification Of Functional Food Under The Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act
A. Key Definitions: Food And Drug
B. Drug
C. Conventional Food
D. Dietary Supplements
E. Food For Special Dietary Uses
F. Medical Food
Iv. Food Subject To Additional Or Unique Requirements: Meat And Poultry, Shell Eggs And Egg Products, And Animal Feed, Including
A. Meat Food Products Or Poultry Products
B. Shell Eggs And Egg Products
C. Animal Feed, Including Pet Food
Summary
Selected References
