Enrichment of phytochemicals in dairy products: A review

Abstract

Dairy enrichment will effectively reduce or prevent diseases associated with nutritional deficiencies because of the high rate of usage of these products. Natural antioxidants are beneficial to human health, and a substantial amount of them may be found in plant materials. They also include a large number of vitamins, micro and macro minerals, essential oils, phenols, saponins, and phytochemicals (tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids). They are essential to the food chain as preservatives, antioxidants, flavorings and even have therapeutic properties. Plant-based materials are abundant in phytochemicals, which have been shown to have numerous positive effects on human health beyond only providing food. In an effort to satisfy growing customer needs, food researchers and producers are becoming more interested in creating unique food products that use phytochemicals, either in their raw or extracted form. Dairy products and milk, which are fundamental commodities for human development, can strengthen consumers oxidative defenses in a number of ways. Food investigators have traditionally used dairy products to gauge customer preferences for product innovation. This will encourage the food and dairy industries to use more plant-based resources and to develop drinks and nutraceuticals. This analysis examined the significant plant-based ingredients found in traditional dairy products from India. Dairy products that have been fortified with various plant sources have greater nutritional and medicinal benefits. Additionally, it makes it possible to create dairy products with added value.