delay the progression of renal disease, and aid in the management
of kidney stone disease (He & MacGregor, 2008); high Mg may also
aid in treatment of hypertension (Houston & Harper, 2008); and Se
has antioxidant properties that may improve immune function and
protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease (Reeves &
Hoffmann, 2009). Functional foods are a major growth area for
food industry, especially in health-conscious markets such as
Australia, the EU, and the USA, where ageing demographics and
wide acceptance of the link between diet and health have spurred
strong interest in self-managed and preventative healthcare