Development Trends of Food Industry and Innovative Applications of Medicinal and Edible Foods(食品产业发展趋势与药食同用食品创新应用)

Abstract

The concept of medicinal and edible homology is increasingly integral to the development of future foods, serving as a key driver for innovation and upgrading within the food industry. This paper outlined the current state of China's food industry and analyzed emerging trends in future foods, highlighting flavor and health as two core imperatives. It was posited that future food innovation would be increasingly propelled by technological advancements and evolving consumer concepts, striving to preserve traditional culinary flavors while better addressing the modern consumers' integrated demands for health, nutrition, and convenience. In this context, foods defined by their health attributes were poised to lead the market. Substances derived from the principle of medicinal and edible homolo