Nuevos enfoques en la composición de bebidas con ingredientes vegetales dirigidas a consumidores con perfil vegetariano y vegano
- Rafael Urrialde de Andrés
- Sara Camino
- Miguel Conde
- Laura Díaz
- Manuel Ene
- Javier Espina
- Silvia Gómez García
- David Izurdiaga
- Isaac Maestro
- Marta Marciel
- Jorge Moro
- Yaiza Larraz
- Iván Pérez Lorenzo
- Carmen María Picazo
- Álvaro Andrés Moreno
- Hayar Serroukh
- Daniel Tapia
- Lucía Tomé
- Salvador Torres
- Alejandro Vázquez
- María Aránzazu Gómez Garay
ISSN: 1135-3074
Year of publication: 2021
Volume: 27
Issue: 3
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista española de nutrición comunitaria = Spanish journal of community nutrition
Abstract
Background: Foods for ovo-lacto-vegetarian and veganstyle diets have been clearly developed by the food industry over the last 20 years. On the other hand, in the field of beverages they have had less proliferation due to the design of 5 beverages suitable for diets of this type, including parameters of sustainability, recycling and ecological production. Methods: Implementation of research, development, and innovation processes (R + D + i) for foodstuffs. International consumer research studies and tool analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) and SWOT by double entry matrix: potentialities, challenges, risks and limitations. All this part of the regulatory framework of food law of the European Union and Spain. Results: 5 plant beverages for ovo-lacto-vegetarian diets and vegan lifestyle consumers. The 5 with different ingredients composition and nutritional profiles. All of them in an individual format of 237 ml and with materials, both for packaging and label, that are 100 % recyclable. The nutrients used are complementary. Conclusions: There is the possibility of developing for certain types of consumers, new feedingstuffs adapted to their diets and lifestyle. It is necessary to deepen the knowledge of the different types of consumers and carry out R & D & i processes that satisfy their needs and requirements, even if they are small market niches.