Many definitions have been proposed for the term “probiotic”. The more widely accepted one is “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host” (FAO/WHO, 2002:1). This definition implies that a health effect must be demonstrated for the probiotic. Recently the economic success and exciting prospects of probiotic products have rapidly increased researches on different species of probiotic (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, etc.). Genomics, comparative and functional genomic investigations have been conducted to gain information about the functionality of probiotics (Pfeiler, 2007:546) even if some insights of probiotic mechanism remain unknown. The following paragraphs will provides some insights in the taxonomy, role in health and disease and safety, aspects related to application on food and regulation about probiotics especially in relation to bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.
Ciencia y aplicación de microorganismos probióticos. (Probiotics Science and Technology).
MODESTO, MONICA MARIANNA;ALOISIO, IRENE;DI GIOIA, DIANA;SGORBATI, BARBARA;MATTARELLI, PAOLA;
2016
Abstract
Many definitions have been proposed for the term “probiotic”. The more widely accepted one is “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host” (FAO/WHO, 2002:1). This definition implies that a health effect must be demonstrated for the probiotic. Recently the economic success and exciting prospects of probiotic products have rapidly increased researches on different species of probiotic (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus, etc.). Genomics, comparative and functional genomic investigations have been conducted to gain information about the functionality of probiotics (Pfeiler, 2007:546) even if some insights of probiotic mechanism remain unknown. The following paragraphs will provides some insights in the taxonomy, role in health and disease and safety, aspects related to application on food and regulation about probiotics especially in relation to bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
