Probiotic Foods in Health and Disease

"Probiotic Foods in Health and Disease" compiled by leading experts is a blend of fundamental and applied research related to the use of probiotics or beneficial organisms in enhancement of human health. The first chapter on probiotic foods today and the future, provides insights into the definitions by WHO, probiotic in developing countries, its potential mechanism and clinical challenges for the future.The important aspects of on strain identification, probiotic properties, safety issues, health claims and labeling criteria for evaluation, manufacturing and handling procedures of probiotics are dealt.