Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Present Scenario of Nutraceutical Market 3. Food and Nutrient Intake behaviour of Indians 4. Importance of Nutraceuticals 5. Nutraceutical: Definition and Concept 6. Difference between Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical 7. Food Safety and Standards 8. Classification of Nutraceuticals 9. Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables as Nutraceuticals 10. Plant Food Residues as a Vital Source of Nutraceuticals and Functional Food 11. Nutraceutical Delivery Vehicles 12. Advantages of Nutraceuticals or Functional Food in Disease Prevention and Management 13. Conclusion