Natural structuring with cell wall materials

This review covers the emerging science and application of the use of cell wall materials in the manufacture of soft solid composites. The achievement thus far has been in the area of food products, but alternative product types e.g. cosmetics and detergent based systems are not beyond the scope of this technology. The recent development in the understanding of such composite systems is allowing the precision structuring of the end product, but also may serve to determine the molecular requirements from natural primary production. Here functionalisation of the composite through physical, chemical and biochemical processes is outlined and examples of use in food formulations are covered. Future challenges of delivering Food Security for the world may also be achieved by application of such findings.