Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage
Abstract Wedang uwuh is a traditional Indonesian beverage composed of various spices known for their bioactive compounds, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties. Its distinctive flavor and health-promoting characteristics highlight its potential as a functional beverag...
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| description | Abstract Wedang uwuh is a traditional Indonesian beverage composed of various spices known for their bioactive compounds, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties. Its distinctive flavor and health-promoting characteristics highlight its potential as a functional beverage. This article provides a comprehensive overview of wedang uwuh, including its historical background, preparation methods, bioactive components, and associated health benefits. It also discusses current developments and identifies key challenges in product innovation, such as packaging, sweetener alternatives, safety evaluation, and consumer acceptance. Addressing these challenges through targeted research and development is essential to support the successful commercialization of wedang uwuh while preserving its traditional values and functional integrity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d6ee4360c5d44b4fa4572c8fe580a20e2025-08-20T04:01:42ZengBMCJournal of Ethnic Foods2352-619X2025-07-011211710.1186/s42779-025-00291-5Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverageAthiefah Fauziyyah0Athila Safira Rahma1Dini Nur Hakiki2Qabul Dinanta Utama3Food Technology Study Program, Universitas TerbukaFood Technology Study Program, Universitas TerbukaFood Technology Study Program, Universitas TerbukaFood Science and Technology Study Program, Faculty of Food Technology and Agroindustry, University of MataramAbstract Wedang uwuh is a traditional Indonesian beverage composed of various spices known for their bioactive compounds, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties. Its distinctive flavor and health-promoting characteristics highlight its potential as a functional beverage. This article provides a comprehensive overview of wedang uwuh, including its historical background, preparation methods, bioactive components, and associated health benefits. It also discusses current developments and identifies key challenges in product innovation, such as packaging, sweetener alternatives, safety evaluation, and consumer acceptance. Addressing these challenges through targeted research and development is essential to support the successful commercialization of wedang uwuh while preserving its traditional values and functional integrity.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-025-00291-5Cultural heritageFunctional drinkIndonesian heritageProduct developmentTraditionalWedang uwuh |
| spellingShingle | Athiefah Fauziyyah Athila Safira Rahma Dini Nur Hakiki Qabul Dinanta Utama Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage Journal of Ethnic Foods Cultural heritage Functional drink Indonesian heritage Product development Traditional Wedang uwuh |
| title | Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage |
| title_full | Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage |
| title_fullStr | Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage |
| title_short | Historical and health insights into wedang uwuh: a traditional Indonesian beverage |
| title_sort | historical and health insights into wedang uwuh a traditional indonesian beverage |
| topic | Cultural heritage Functional drink Indonesian heritage Product development Traditional Wedang uwuh |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-025-00291-5 |
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