Table 1.

The Japanese “FOSHU” criteria for functional foods, (Iwatani & Yamamoto, 2019).

1They can or should be consumed as a portion of a normal diet.
2.They are foods: not capsules, pills, or powder-based on natural food components.
3.They have a clear function on the human organism such as
3.1.Improving the immunity function.
3.2.Supporting recovery from specific diseases.
3.3.Preventing specific diseases.
3.4.Slowing down the aging process.
3.5.Controlling physical complaints.