Apple (Malus domestica) is the second most popular fruit for processing globally due to its high nutritional value. However, with the increasing health consciousness, consumers are looking for foods and beverages with health-promoting benefits and nutritional value. Thus, the demand for functional foods and beverages with prebiotic properties.
The consumption of apples has shifted towards apple juice due to its convenience and potential for processing. Apples possess strong antioxidant qualities due to the high concentration of polyphenols. However, the processing of apple juice results in a significant loss of antioxidant activities, hence lowering the functional and nutritional value of the product. This study aims to increase …
As a fruit, apple provides a considerable amount of bioactive compounds, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. It is known as rapidly perishable food and is usually processed into apple juice in order to prolong its shelf-life. Conventional apple juice processing utilizes the thermal treatment that may cause the degradation of bioactive compounds. Alternatively, a hurdle of…