Advances in ingredient technology are opening new corridors to make the addition of botanicals into foods and beverages easier and more cost-effective.
Botanicals should be a consideration for developers wanting to, as Hippocrates commanded, “Let food be thy medicine.” Leading global health challenges—such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, structural health (bones, joints, muscles), and even mental health concerns—all can benefit from the addition of botanical extracts to the daily diet.