Funktionelle Lebensmittel und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel

Viell, B.

doi:10.1007/s001030050432

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“…Functional foods are foods that are fortified with nutrients during food processing to offer added health value [ 11 ]. Dietary supplements are nutrients in a tablet capsule or other dosage form [ 12 ]. Both product groups are often consumed more frequently by women than by men [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Vegetables with Enhanced Iron Bioavailability—German Consumers’ Perceptions of a New Approach to Improve Dietary Iron Supply

et al. 2023

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Iron deficiency is still widespread as a major health problem even in countries with adequate food supply. It mainly affects women but also vegans, vegetarians, and athletes and can lead to various clinical pictures. Biofortification of vitamin C-rich vegetables with iron may be one new approach to face this nutritional challenge. However, so far, little is known about the consumer acceptance of iron-biofortified vegetables, particularly in developed countries. To address this issue, a quantitative survey of 1000 consumers in Germany was conducted. The results showed that depending on the type of vegetable, between 54% and 79% of the respondents were interested in iron-biofortified vegetables. Regression analysis showed a relationship between product acceptance, gender, and area of residence. In addition, relationships were found between consumer preferences for enjoyment, sustainability, and naturalness. Compared to functional food and dietary supplements, 77% of respondents would prefer fresh iron-rich vegetables to improve their iron intake. For a market launch, those iron-rich vegetables appear especially promising, which can additionally be advertised with claims for being rich in vitamin C and cultivated in an environmentally friendly way. Consumers were willing to pay EUR 0.10 to EUR 0.20 more for the iron-biofortified vegetables.

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Vegetables with Enhanced Iron Bioavailability—German Consumers’ Perceptions of a New Approach to Improve Dietary Iron Supply

et al. 2023

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“…They differ from functional foods in their dosage form. Unlike normal foods, dietary supplements are offered as tablets, capsules, or powders that contain ingredients, such as minerals and vitamins, in concentrated form [37]. The share of users of dietary supplements in Germany increased from 16% to 28% from 2013 to 2020.…”

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Consumer Acceptance and Market Potential of Iodine-Biofortified Fruit and Vegetables in Germany

et al. 2021

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Biofortification of food crops with iodine is a novel approach to preventing iodine deficiency in humans. The present study analyses the consumer target groups and the market potential of iodine-biofortified fruit and vegetables in Germany. For this purpose, an online survey of 1016 German fruit and vegetable consumers was conducted to investigate the acceptance of different product categories as well as relevant criteria for the market launch. The results show that iodine-biofortified fruit and vegetables are particularly attractive to consumers who purchase at farmers’ markets, organic food shops, and farm stores. Out of this group, 39% of consumers rate such iodine-rich foods as very appealing. They attach importance to food that naturally contains iodine and prefer produce from integrated domestic cultivation. With their focus on sustainability and naturalness, this group of consumers clearly differs from typical users of dietary supplements, who are primarily concerned with health benefits. However, overall about 85% of respondents would prefer biofortified fruits and vegetables to supplements to improve their iodine supply. The greatest market potential for iodine-biofortified fruit and vegetables is to be expected in supermarkets, as this is the preferred food shopping location for most consumers. A total of 28% of those who buy here rate the biofortified foods presented as very appealing. Nevertheless, a successful market launch requires that the benefits of the new products are communicated according to the potential consumer group needs.

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“…Corresponding to its definition, "herbs or other botanicals" are included in dietary supplements (22). Because of the marginal qualification made by the DSHEA, a broad diversity of botanicals has been sold as dietary supplement ingredients, including many that are considered medicinal preparations under most regulatory regimes in EU countries (23,24). In contrast to the U.S., the European regulatory status of dietary supplements is diversified due to the difference in tradition, historical, and cultural background, and different legislation and enforcement practices at national level.…”

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Quantitative Determination of Phenolic Compounds in Artichoke-Based Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Schütz

Muks

Carle

et al. 2006

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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Dietary supplements are among the most rapidly growing products in the food and personal care market with an estimated worldwide volume exceeding $60 billion. The main problem associated with dietary supplements is their legal classification. Being neither food nor medicine, they often inhabit a gray area between the two, which makes legal regulatory extremely difficult. Thus, a coexistence of products processed from the same botanical source on the same market as dietary supplement or pharmaceutical is possible. In the present study, various artichoke-based dietary supplements were investigated for their phenolic profile and compared to artichoke phytopharmaceuticals. Quantification of individual hydroxycinnamic acids and flavonoids was carried out by external calibration. For the first time, determination of several apigenin derivatives was included. Chlorogenic acid represented the major constituent in all samples investigated with the exception of juice derived from fresh flower heads, which exhibited a higher cynarin content. Furthermore, a distinction between products made from artichoke leaves or flower heads was possible. The results obtained revealed great diversity of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, highlighting the need of standardized quality requirements.

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Funktionelle Lebensmittel und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel

Cited by 6 publications

References 34 publications

Vegetables with Enhanced Iron Bioavailability—German Consumers’ Perceptions of a New Approach to Improve Dietary Iron Supply

Vegetables with Enhanced Iron Bioavailability—German Consumers’ Perceptions of a New Approach to Improve Dietary Iron Supply

Consumer Acceptance and Market Potential of Iodine-Biofortified Fruit and Vegetables in Germany

Quantitative Determination of Phenolic Compounds in Artichoke-Based Dietary Supplements and Pharmaceuticals by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

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