Functional Pectin Containing Beverages Tomato Juice Based

Abstract

The majority of the population suffers from diseases caused by malnutrition, but also a number of structures characterized by negative trends: low and vegetable oils and a decrease in energy consumption per capita due to eating disorders. Diseases of Civilization include high blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis, obesity, overwork, etc. To solve this problem, natural plant materials should be used in the diet. Due to objective and subjective conditions, people do not have time to consume enough water, which is called Big City Syndrome or Always in a Hurry. Water is a key ingredient in most foods and has a strong effect on many quality parameters. In addition to the digestible products in food, there are ballast, carbohydrates and substances close to the, which do not provide energy, but perform important physiological functions. Pectin-based substances are one of the components that determine the functional direction of food. In addition to its well-known properties such as complex formation ability, pectin also has the ability to retain water. It should be noted that the functional properties of fiber, including pectin-based substances, are primarily related to the work of the gastrointestinal tract. High fiber foods have a positive effect on digestion and are digested for a long time, which increases the feeling of satiety. Satisfying hunger prevents obesity related eating disorders. Functional tomato juice, which has a high biological value, has been developed, evaluated and optimized with turmeric (Curcuma longa), which is an antioxidant.