Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals explains the fundamental concepts and underlying scientific principles of nutrient delivery, nutraceutical processing technologies and potential opportunities in the field of new product development. The book also includes extraction and purification of functional ingredients, effective delivery of nutrients, health benefits, safety and regulatory aspects. Divided in four sections (Introduction and Processing technologies; Delivery of nutraceuticals; Functional food and Nutraceuticals for disease and disorders; Safety, tolerability and regulatory aspects of functional foods and nutraceuticals), this is an up-to-date, highly applicative work that highlights the mechanistic aspects related to the challenges and opportunities associated with developing, delivering, and marketing the functional foods and nutraceuticals. Written by an international team of contributors, the book will aid researchers and industries involved in research and product development. Explains the fundamental concepts of nutrient delivery and nutraceutical processing technologiesProvides an understanding of pharmacokinetics, oral bioavailability, and different delivery techniquesFeatures case studies to illustrate practical application and commercialization