In recent years,the global focus on health and sustainability has spurred the development of innovation food technologies and solutions.Two significant areas gaining attention are functional foods and smart proteins.These advancements go beyond traditional nutrition by offering potential health benefits and addressing critical global challenges such as climate change,food security,and chronic diseases.Functional foods are foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition.These benefits may be due to naturally occurring compounds or through fortification and enhancement during food Examples include foods enriched with vitamins,minerals,fiber, antioxidants, probiotics or phytochemicals.For instance, fermented foods like yogurt contain probiotics,which promote gut health, while fortified cereals provide essential vitamins and minerals to improve overall nutrient Functional foods are increasingly being recognized for their role in preventing chronic diseases,such as heart disease, diabetes,and certain cancers.As global demand for protein continues to rise, traditional sources such as meat and dairy are increasingly seen as unsustainable due to their significant environmental footprint.The livestock industry is one of the leading contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation,and water depletion.An alternative protein sources that are sustainable, ethical,and nutritionally comparable to conventional animal-based proteins.

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