Biomimetic Plant Foods: Structural design and functionality

ConclusionsPlant foods are hierarchically assembled in nature. During processing and GI digestion, they are disassembled to enable liberation and assimilation of nutrients and bioactive molecules contained within the food matrix. The assembly and disassembly are linked to a hierarchy of structure in plant foods within which different levels (molecule, polymer, cell wall, cell, tissue, organ) and their interactions can modulate nutrient bioaccessibility and digestion. Inspired by nature, BPFs can be engineered to deliver in-body functionality. The emerging trend of biomimetics will potentially pave the way for the future of food.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research