1. Condition-Specific Foods : These foods are designed to help prevent and manage disease symptoms, focusing on the prevention of NCDs like diabetes and hypertension rather than treatment. Encapsulation techniques are used to slow starch digestion.
2. Ready-to-Eat Foods : These foods have a long shelf life, ideal for busy schedules or emergency situations. Retort pouch packaging is a popular example of this category.
3. Foods for the Elderly : Soft-textured foods that are easy to swallow and nutritionally rich, such as rice porridge, riceberry jelly, and pudding, cater to Thailand's growing elderly population.
4. Foods for Athletes : Designed to meet the needs of various athletes, such as high-protein foods, essential amino acids, or foods that provide a quick energy boost.
5. Tube Feeding Foods : These are developed for individuals who cannot eat on their own and require tube feeding. Easily dissolvable powdered foods that are convenient for travel are essential.

The health trend is on the rise, and demand for health foods is increasing among consumers. Innovations in this area improve the quality of life for people in Thailand and worldwide as health becomes a top priority.

For More Information : Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO)
Link : https://researchcafe.tsri.or.th/