Encapsulation of probiotics: past, present and future

R. Rajam & Parthasarathi Subramanian

Abstract – Background

Probiotics are live microbial supplements known for its health benefits. Consumption of probiotics reported to improve several health benefits including intestinal flora composition, resistance against pathogens. In the recent years, there is an increasing trend of probiotic-based food products in the market.

Keywords

Probiotics, Viability, Encapsulation, Spray drying, Digestion, Storage, Denaturation