What are the benefits of functional ingredients?

 A colorless liquid made up of organic, aromatic, volatile, and lipid-soluble molecules, essential oils are substances. Since they have a distinct aroma, they are frequently used as perfume. Up to this point, 3000 different essential oils have been discovered, and 300 of them are employed in perfumery. The defence mechanism of plants has also been aided by plant essential oils, which is why they have therapeutic characteristics.

In aromatherapy, a form of complementary medicine that gained popularity in the early 20th century, they are widely employed. 

They are employed as flavour agents in the food and beverage sectors; two examples are cardamom and vanilla essential oils. About 300 essential oils have received the GRAS (Generally Recognised as Safe) classification from the Food and Drug Administration. Because of their antibacterial and antioxidant qualities, they have recently drawn attention for their usage as natural food preservatives. A growing number of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals are beginning to include essential oils as a beneficial element.

essential oils as substances with practical uses 

In recent years, probiotics have drawn attention for their ability to improve digestive health by reestablishing the microbial balance in the digestive tract. Probiotics are accessible as fermented foods and contain microorganisms like yeast and bacteria. They can also be included in dietary supplements and other food items. The most popular probiotic-enriched food is yoghurt, which has been demonstrated to have advantages such as boosting immunity and avoiding age-related weight gain.   

Since essential oils have antibacterial qualities, they can be used with probiotics to treat pathogenic illnesses in the digestive tract. Probiotics that have been enhanced with essential oils include flavor-infused yoghurt, flavor-infused curd, and fermented milk drinks. The probiotics' anti-inflammatory abilities were also markedly improved. Examples of essential oils used in probiotics

 How the Food Research Lab can help functional ingredients

The Food Research Lab provides clients from all around the world with ingredient development solutions. We carefully evaluate the raw ingredients and suppliers for their safety and quality. In addition to creating items, we make sure the labels on food, nutraceutical, and beverage products comply with legal requirements.