functional food

noun

: nutraceutical

Examples of functional food in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kefir has also gained popularity as a functional food for its potential ability to help lower blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026

However, whey’s success has led to widespread use across powders, ready-to-drink shakes, bars, snacks, and functional foods. — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

The acquisition is the latest in a string of deals in the wellness and functional foods space. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 18 May 2026

Instead, they are typically now found in supplements, tinctures, teas, powders and functional foods – often combined with other ingredients like caffeine, vitamins or additional herbs. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for functional food

• beatitude
• decrepitude
• disquietude
• exactitude
• ineptitude
• infinitude
• ingratitude
• midlatitude
• similitude
• solicitude
• accrued
• allude

Medical Definition

functional food

noun

: nutraceutical