The past two decades have witnessed consumers becoming more health conscious and resorting to preventive measures, rather than reactionary ones. Functional foods and beverages play a major role in this segment, promoting the concept of healthiness-on-the-go. These functional foods and beverages include health ingredients, which have proven to promote general health and well-being by preventing certain diseases. However, the industry also confronts certain challenges in coping with the demand of natural ingredients used in food and beverage applications, particularly in terms of sustainability.