map tripeptide and / or itp tripeptide, functional food product and process for the preparation of a functional food product

摘要

USES OF THE TRIPEPTIDEO MAP AND / OR TRIPEPTIDEO ITP, FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING A FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCT. The present invention relates to the MAP tripeptide and / or the ITP tripeptide and / or their salts for use as a health-beneficial agent, especially in functional food products. Tripeptides have specific applications in the areas of obesity prevention and body weight control and maintenance of cardiovascular health, especially inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme and blood cholesterol control. Functional food products comprising these tripeptides and that have health benefits in these areas and the process for manufacturing these products. Tripeptides may conveniently be incorporated into food products to provide the above mentioned health benefits to their consumer.