Superfoods and their role in Biotechnology
Keywords:
Superfoods, biotechnology, nutraceuticals, genetic engineering, biofortification, functional foods, crisper, synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, precision fermentationAbstract
Superfoods are foods that have exceptional nutritional value and significant health benefits. Advances in biotechnology now allow for more effective cultivation, biofortification, and therapeutic applications of these superfoods. This review explores the biotechnological innovations associated with superfoods, their health effects, and their potential applications in medicine and nutrition. Innovations such as genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, and precision fermentation enhance the bioavailability of superfoods. Biotech-enhanced superfoods have the potential to combat malnutrition and chronic diseases. Furthermore, the advancements brought about by information and communication technology (ICT), synthetic biology, CRISPR, and omics sciences are highly anticipated. This review also addresses the challenges associated with superfoods' health-related applications and their molecular modifications.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2393.8315.202502
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