Biocolorants and Preservatives in Next-Generation Foods

Biocolorants and Preservatives in Next-Generation Foods: Biosynthesis, Stability, and Applications addresses the urgent need for safer, natural alternatives to synthetic additives in the global food industry. With rising health concerns and environmental impacts of artificial colorants and preservatives, this reference consolidates cutting-edge research on bio-based compounds derived from plants, microbes, and agri-food residues. It emphasizes their potential to deliver sensory appeal, functional benefits, and health-promoting properties aligned with consumer demand for clean-label and sustainable foods. The content comprehensively covers diverse natural sources, metabolic engineering for enhanced production, extraction and purification technologies, stability mechanisms, and applications across multiple food matrices. It also explores molecular modes of action against pathogens, functional health properties, active packaging innovations, industrial scale-up challenges, regulatory frameworks, and future trends involving omics and AI-driven tools. This structured approach integrates fundamental science with practical case studies and sustainability perspectives, making it a valuable resource for researchers, technologists, and industry professionals. This book enables the audience to navigate complex challenges in deploying natural biocolorants and preservatives effectively. It supports innovation in food safety, quality, and sustainability by providing detailed scientific analysis and applied knowledge. By bridging research and industry, it aids in developing market-ready, consumer-preferred products that contribute to global sustainability goals and circular bioeconomy practices.

• Provides comprehensive scientific insight into biosynthesis and stability of natural biocolorants and preservatives
• Bridges academic research with practical industrial applications and sustainability strategies
• Incorporates latest advances in microbial engineering, extraction technologies, and analytical methods
• Highlights eco-friendly approaches aligned with global sustainability and circular economy goals