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5. Glossary
aliment fonctionnel; functionnal food
A food that has been satisfactorily demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on one or more target body functions, over and above its basic nutritional effects, so as to improve health and well-being and/or reduce the risk of disease.
bioactive ingredient; bioactive compound
Ingredient with an effect on living organisms, tissues or cells.
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Bibliography
Regulations
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Probiotics in Food London (2002) FAO/WHO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/World Health Organization.
Patents
DURAND (H.) and PANES (J.). – Particles coated with a homogeneous, hydrophobic protective layer for use in pharmaceuticals, dietetic or feed compositions, comprise agglomerates of microorganisms. WO 200168808 (2001).
BURGAIN (J.), GAIANI (C.), JEANDEL (C.), GHOUL (M.) and SCHER (J.). – A process for encapsulating bioactive molecules in dairy matrices and the product resulting from this process. FR/31.05.13/FRA...
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Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
GEA Niro Gmbh http://www.gea.com/fr/fr/index.jsp
Glatt GmbH http://www.glatt.com/en/home/
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