Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods: Technology, Stability and Benefits to Human Health (Advances in Food Safety and Food Microbiology)

Author: Shah, Nagendra P.

Edition: 1

Number Of Pages: 545

EAN: 9781616688424

Release Date: 01-01-2011

Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.5 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Details: Prebiotics is defined as a selectively fermented ingredient that allows specific changes, both in the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health. It explains the many avenues in which probiotics can be induced into our bodies, as well as the many types of bacterium composed in this product. This book encompasses the advances of Probiotics in health and food technology, exploring its beneficial effect on the health of our consumers.