Kefir and its biological activities by Azizi, Nor Farahin, Kumar, Muganti Rajah, Yeap, Swee Keong, Abdullah, Janna Ong, Khalid, Melati, Omar, Abdul Rahman, Osman, Mohd. Azuraidi, Syed Mortadza, Sharifah Alawieyah, Alitheen, Noorjahan Banu

“…The literature reviewed here demonstrates that there is a growing demand for kefir as a functional food owing to a number of health-promoting properties.…”

Manipulation of gut microbiota using acacia gum polysaccharide by Rawi, Muhamad Hanif, Abdullah, Aminah, Ismail, Amin, Sarbini, Shahrul Razid

“…Traditional use of AG is to treat stomach disease, which can be a potential functional food. In this research, commercially available AG from Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal was investigated as the prebiotic. …”

Tissue paper from banana peels: a preliminary study by Muhamad, Aida, Mohd Noor, Siti Fatimah, Abdul Halim, Norhazimah, Md Samad, Nur Afiqah, Ibrahim, Nurul Fatihah, Abu Bakar, Syahirah Amirah

“…Banana is also considered to be a functional food source against cancer and heart disease and a good source of natural antioxidants for foods [2]. …”
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Protein nanocage-stabilized pickering emulsions by Lim, Sierin, Salentinig, Stefan

“…It discusses the advances in the precision bioengineering of protein nanocages for emulsion design, highlights challenges in the characterization of structure and dynamics in these materials, and demonstrates selected applications in the field of functional food materials.…”
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Effects of catechin-rich oil palm leaf extract on normal and hypertensive rats’ kidney and liver by M Jaffri, Juliana, Mohamed, Suhaila, Ahmad, Intan Natasya, M. Mustapha, Noordin, A. manap, Yazid, Rohimi, Nordanial

“…The catechins are from an abundant alternative source for potential use as functional food.…”
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Sensory quality of pilot-scale prebiotic chocolates in Malaysia by Norhayati, H., Mohd Khan Ayob

“…Prebiotic, such as inulin, has been applied as functional food and known for its various health benefit effects such as increased mineral absorption, improved immune response and colorectal cancer prevention. …”
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Characterisation and stability of pigments extracted from sargassum binderi obtained from Semporna, Sabah by Wu, Hon Yip, Lim, Seng Joe, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha, Mohamad Yusof Maskat, Mamot Said

“…The fucoxanthin-rich extract from Sargassum binderi has potential to be applied as bioingredient and functional food as it is stable in normal storage conditions.…”
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Novel emulsifiers and stabilizers from apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.): their potential therapeutic targets and functional properties by Saadi, Sami, Saari, Nazamid, Ariffin, Abdul Azis, Mohd Ghazali, Hasanah, Abdul Hamid, Azizah, Abdulkarim, Sabo Mohammed, Anwar, Farooq, Nacer, Nor Elhouda

“…Apricot seeds are often discarded as agro-waste; however this under-utilized material can be explored as a valuable ingredient for development of various products of functional food and nutraceutical importance. In particular, they can be employed as ingredients in formulating dietetic, energetic foods and nutra-pharmaceuticals. …”

Oilseed meals into foods: an approach for the valorization of oilseed by-products by Nevara, Gita Addelia, Ibrahim, Shafa’atu Giwa, Syed Muhammad, Sharifah Kharidah, Zawawi, Norhasnida, Mustapha, Nor Afizah, Karim, Roselina

“…These efforts contribute to the sustainability, development of novel functional food and support the zero-waste concept for the environment. …”

Acrylamide content and quality characteristics of French fries influenced by different frying methods by Adil Ahmed, Zahraa, Mohammed, Nameer Khairullah, Meor Hussin, Anis Shobirin

Potential of agricultural residues from Musa acuminata (Cavendish) peel: study on physicochemical properties and thin-layer drying characteristic by Nur Arnisah, Ishak, Mohd Sabri, Pak Dek, Azhari, Samsu Baharuddin, Nor Asma, Razak Abd

“…The results from this study can be used for further isolation and purification of tannin to the possible application as functional food ingredients due to its antioxidants benefits and conversion of this residues as valuable is necessary.…”

Effects of catechin-rich oil palm leaf extract on normal and hypertensive rats' kidney and liver by Md Jaffri, Juliana, Mohamed, Suhaila, Ahmad, Intan Natasya, Mohamed Mustapha, Noordin, Mohd Yazid, Abdul Manap, Rohimi, Nordanial

“…The catechins are from an abundant alternative source for potential use as functional food.…”
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Angiotensin-I converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory and anti-hypertensive effect of protein hydrolysate from Actinopyga Iecanora (sea cucumber) in rats by Vishkaei, Mahdokht Sadegh, Ebrahimpour, Afshin, Abdul-Hamid, Azizah, Ismail, Amin, Saari, Nazamid

“…Food protein hydrolysates are known to exhibit angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties and can be used as a novel functional food for prevention of hypertension. This study evaluated the ACE inhibitory potentials of Actinopyga lecanora proteolysate (ALP) in vivo. …”
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Characterization of Roselle calyx from different geographical origins by Juhari, Nurul Hanisah, Bredie L. P., Wender, Toldam-Anderson, Torben Bo, Petersen, Mikael Agerlin

“…Roselle can be utilized as a functional food, mainly due to being rich in vitamin C, anthocyanins, other phytochemicals, and natural color. …”
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Uncovering prospective role and applications of existing and new nutraceuticals from bacterial, fungal, algal and cyanobacterial, and plant sources by Al-Obaidi, Jameel R., Alobaidi, Khalid H., Al-Taie, Bilal Salim, Wee, David Hong Sheng, Hussain, Hasnain, Jambari, Nuzul Noorahya, Kamil, E. I. Ahmad, Ariffin, Nur Syamimi

“…These can be supplied as a supplement and/or as a functional food to the customer. For human health and longevity, these materials are likely to play a vital role. …”

Antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of eight neglected fruit extracts and UHPLC-MS/MS profile of the active extracts by Mohamed Yunus, Siti Norhamimah, Abas, Faridah, Jaafar, Ahmad Haniff, Azizan, Awanis, Zolkeflee, Nur Khaleeda Zulaikha, Abd Ghafar, Siti Zulaikha

“…These findings suggested that the possible application of M. caesia and F. auriculata as a functional food with antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory properties.…”

Optimizing flavonoid-rich Quranic Mixed Food (QMF) formulation with simplex-centroid mixture design by N. M., Salbi, N., Muhammad, N., Abdullah

“…Quranic food, which defines as the food mentioned in the Holy Quran has gain attention as a functional food to prevent disease in the current era. …”
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Physicochemical, microbiological and biological properties of fermented kepayang (Pangium edule Reinw.) seeds by Mustaffer, Nur Hafizah

“…This P. edule Reinw. seeds can be developed as a functional food through fermentation. Unfortunately, the properties of fermented P. edule Reinw. seeds are not well reported yet. …”
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An overview: Exploring the potential of fruit and vegetable waste and by‐products in food biodegradable packaging by Ali, Muhammad Qasim, Noormazlinah, Ahmad, Mohd Akmal, Azhar, Mimi Sakinah, Abdul Munaim, Hussain, Ashiq, Mahdi, Amer Ali

“…The food industry generates substantial amounts of waste that creates environmental concerns. Edible and functional food packaging, crafted from food waste and natural materials, presents a sustainable approach by reducing waste and plastic usage. …”
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Pengaruh Diet Lactobacillus plantarum Mut7 dan Tepung Ubi Jalar Kaya Serat terhadap Keragaman Komunitas Bakteri Digesta Tikus Sprague Dawley by , Puspita Mardika Sari, , Prof. Dr. Ir. Eni Harmayani, M.Sc.

“…Probiotic is functional food ingredient that have an important role to improve intestinal health and well being of the host. …”