Recent Advances in Marine Functional Foods

Dear Colleagues,

The marine environment is a relative storehouse holding a largely untapped source of functional ingredients that can be applied to explore functional food. Numerous marine-based compounds with diverse biological activities have been considered significant parts of a balanced diet. For example, bioactive peptides isolated from marine fish protein hydrolysates as well as algal fucans, galactans and alginates, have been shown to possess anticoagulant, anticancer and hypocholesterolemic activities. Marine fish oils and bacteria are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, while crustaceans and seaweed contain abundant and powerful antioxidants and bacteriostats. Additionally, some studies have demonstrated that these functional ingredients could adjust intestinal flora and affect human health. However, the relationship between marine food nutrition and health still causes lots of interest from researchers and consumers. It still requires numerous research works to promote the development of new marine functional food and a deep investigation into the relationship between the functional properties and structural characteristics of ingredients. Exploring the potential use of marine-derived compounds as functional food ingredients for health maintenance and the prevention of chronic diseases can help better understand the marine functional food industry. Therefore, we are launching this Special Issue where all studies related to these topics are welcome.

Dr. Tao Huang
Dr. Hui Wang
Guest Editors

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