Superfood

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"Superfruit" redirects here. For the musical duo, see Superfruit (duo).

Superfood is a

ancient grains
are marketed under the term – or superfruit or supergrain respectively – after being introduced or re-introduced to Western markets.

In 2007, the marketing of products as "superfoods" was prohibited in the

scientific research.[3]

Definition and use of the term

blueberries actually provide moderate levels of nutrients compared to many vegetables and other fruits.[4][5]

The term has no official definition by regulatory authorities in major consumer markets, such as the United States

scientific studies.[1]

As of 2007[update], the marketing of products as superfoods was prohibited in the

nutrients are provided readily from a diet based on a diversity of foods, especially a diet including fruits and vegetables.[1]

According to Cancer Research UK, "the term 'superfood' is really just a marketing tool, with little scientific basis to it".[8] Although superfoods are often promoted as preventing or curing diseases, including cancer, Cancer Research UK cautioned that they "cannot substitute for a generally healthy and balanced diet".[8] According to Catherine Collins, chief dietitian at St George's Hospital in London, the term can be harmful: "There are so many wrong ideas about superfoods that I don't know where best to begin to dismantle the whole concept."[9]

Superfruits are a subset of superfoods as first used in 2004.

consumer demand.[10][12][13]

The Irish Cancer Society has described the use of superfoods as a scam to promote false hope that certain foods can cure cancer.[14]

Examples

The

hemp seed, chia seed, and wheatgrass were not scientifically proven.[15] The organization warned that people who consumed such foods in large quantities may develop an "impaired, one-sided diet".[15]

essential nutrients: vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese.[5]

History and economics

In 2007, the superfoods category was forecast to become a billion-dollar global industry by 2011,

açaí or goji declined by 56% (2011–2012 vs. 2009–2010).[17]

More than a dozen industry publications on

açaí) and unknown to American consumers were among the first wave of superfruits successfully used in product manufacturing from 2005 to 2010.[18]

The company

multiple-fruit juice containing mangosteen juice, grew from $40 million in 2002 to $200 million in 2005.[18]

Manufacturers may use some fruits to enhance the flavor of

food products in an attempt to mask other tastes or provide impressions of novelty and health.[20] Five thousand new products were introduced in 2005 based on berries alone.[21] The superfruit category was one of the top 10 global trends in consumer products in 2008.[22]

Over the years 2011 to 2015, the number of food or beverage products containing the words "superfood", "superfruit" or "supergrain" doubled.

whole food, and require minimal processing.[24]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "The science behind superfoods: are they really super?". European Food Information Council. November 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
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  3. ^ "Superfood 'ban' comes into effect". BBC News. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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  5. ^ a b "Nutrition facts profile for blueberries per 100 g, USDA Nutrient Tables, SR-21". Conde Nast. 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
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  7. ^ a b "Superfood 'ban' comes into effect". BBC News. 2007-06-28.
  8. ^ a b "'Superfoods' and cancer". Cancer Research UK. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  9. ^ Hill, Amelia (2007-05-13). "Forget superfoods, you can't beat an apple a day". The Observer.
  10. ^ a b c Sohn, Emily (10 March 2008). "Superfruits, super powers?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  11. ^ "Amazon superfruits set to boom". Functional Ingredients. William Reed Business Media Ltd. 30 November 2006. Archived from the original on 10 May 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
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  13. ^ Starling, Shane (14 May 2008). "Superfruit success not grown on trees, say authors". William Reed Business Media Ltd. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  14. ^ "Superfoods give patients 'false and misleading hope', says Irish Cancer Society". Irish Examiner. 2018. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024.
  15. ^ a b Jeroen Schutijser (6 March 2014). "Superfoods bestaan helemaal niet" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting.
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  17. ^ a b c McNally, Alex (10 August 2007). "Superfoods market set to double by 2011". William Reed Business Media Ltd. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  18. ^ a b c Schardt, David (November 2006). "Super Fruit: Squeezing cold cash out of three 'hot' juices" (PDF). Nutrition Action Healthletter. Center for Science in the Public Interest: 9–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  19. ^ Runestad, Todd (1 October 2007). "Functional ingredients market overview". Functional Ingredients. William Reed Business Media Ltd. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  20. ^ Halliday, Jess (23 October 2007). "Superfruit flavours get ever more exotic". William Reed Business Media Ltd. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  21. ^ Fletcher, Anthony (31 March 2006). "Super fruits set to dominate flavour market". William Reed Business Media Ltd. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  22. ^ "Fresh, super and organic top trends for 2008". William Reed Business Media Ltd. 28 November 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
  23. ^ Rebekah Schouten (13 May 2016). "The top three trending superfoods". Food Business News, Sosland Publishing Co. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  24. ^ Ryot Studio (23 October 2018). "Why ancient grains are the superfood of the future". Huffington Post. Retrieved 26 May 2019.

External links

  • The dictionary definition of superfood at Wiktionary
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