Handbook of prebiotics and probiotics ingredients : health benefits and food applications

The probiotics and prebiotics promote gastrointestinal health and proper immune function. But the challenge faced by researchers is to find those that are compatible with the formulation, processing, packaging, and distribution of functional foods. This title explores these variables and examines th...

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Main Authors: Cho, Sungsoo (Author), Finocchiaro, E. Terry (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press , c2010
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Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:The probiotics and prebiotics promote gastrointestinal health and proper immune function. But the challenge faced by researchers is to find those that are compatible with the formulation, processing, packaging, and distribution of functional foods. This title explores these variables and examines the sources of prebiotics and probiotics.
Physical Description:xvii, 435 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1420062131 (hardback : alk. paper)
9781420062137 (hardback : alk. paper)