| Probiotics | Probiotics are living microorganisms (bacterial or yeast) which upon ingestion in certain numbers exert health benefits beyond inherent basic nutrition. Probiotic means "for life" (as opposed to antibiotic which means "anti life"). All known Probiotic bacteria belong to the group called lactic acid bacteria, which in this context includes the species Lactococcus, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Bifidobacterium and Enterococcus. To be a successful Probiotic, the bacteria must fulfil the following criteria: Be safe (e.g. of human origin and non-pathogenic) Be resistant to technologic processes and exert minimal sensory influence on the Probiotic food. Be resistant to passage through the gastrointestinal tract (gastric acidity and bile acids). Adhere to the gut epithelial tissue and possess growth capability. Provide health benefits. |
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