Advances in probiotics for sustainable food and medicine /

Advances in probiotics for sustainable food and medicine /

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Imprint:Singapore : Springer, [2021]
Description:1 online resource (ix, 240 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language:English
Series:Microorganisms for sustainability ; volume 21
Microorganisms for sustainability ; v. 21.
Subject:
Probiotics -- Therapeutic use.
Functional foods -- Therapeutic use.
Probiotics -- therapeutic use.
Functional Food.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12609255
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Other authors / contributors:Goel, Gunjan, editor.
Kumar, Ashok, editor.
ISBN:9789811567957
9811567956
9789811567940
9811567948
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 02, 2021).
Summary:"This book focuses on probiotics as sustainable foods and medicines, discussing issues such as screening and identification of probiotics, health claims, and advances in processing technologies, as well as food safety. Based on sound scientific research, the book is a unique reference resource for food scientists interested in development of probiotic based functional foods and their marketing. It will also appeal to those working in the area of regulations regarding the use of and health claims for fermented foods, both locally and globally"--Publisher's website.
Other form:Original 9811567948 9789811567940
Standard no.:10.1007/978-981-15-6795-7
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • About the Editors
  • Chapter 1: Probiotics and Their Potential Applications: An Introduction
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Classification: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics and Postbiotics
  • 1.2.1 Probiotic
  • 1.2.1.1 Lactobacillus Species
  • 1.2.1.2 Bifidobacterium Species
  • 1.2.1.3 Bacillus Species
  • 1.2.1.4 Saccharomyces Species
  • 1.2.2 Prebiotic
  • 1.2.2.1 Types of Prebiotics
  • 1.2.2.2 Mechanisms of Action of Prebiotics
  • 1.2.3 Synbiotic
  • 1.2.4 Postbiotics
  • 1.3 Colonization and Alterations of Gut Microflora
  • 1.4 Immune System and Gastrointestinal Response to Probiotics
  • 1.5 Potential Applications of Probiotics
  • 1.5.1 Antimicrobial Activities of Probiotics
  • 1.5.2 Anti-inflammatory Intestinal Activity of Probiotics
  • 1.5.3 Anti-cancer Activity of Probiotics
  • 1.5.4 Anti-allergic Activities of Probiotics
  • 1.5.5 Anti-obesity Activity of Probiotics
  • 1.5.6 Effect of Probiotics on Brain and Central Nervous System
  • 1.6 Commercial Potential of Probiotics
  • 1.6.1 Dairy Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2 Non-dairy Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2.1 Fruit Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2.2 Vegetable Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2.3 Cereal Based Probiotic Product
  • 1.6.2.4 Soy Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2.5 Meat Based Probiotic Products
  • 1.6.2.6 Herbal Probiotic Formulations
  • 1.6.3 Pharmaceutical Probiotic Formations
  • 1.7 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Sources and Selection Criteria of Probiotics
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Sources of Probiotics
  • 2.3 Selection Criteria for the Probiotics
  • 2.4 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Indigenous Fermented Foods as a Potential Source of Probiotic Foods
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Food Fermentation: Socio-Economic Importance
  • 3.3 Probiotics: Concept and Health-Improving Properties
  • 3.4 Probiotics: Global Perspective on the Usages
  • 3.5 Probiotic: Application in Fermented Foods
  • 3.6 Fermented Foods and Beverages
  • 3.7 Fermented Foods: Nutritional and Health Benefits
  • 3.7.1 Fermented Milk Products
  • 3.7.2 Fermented Soy/Cereal Products
  • 3.7.3 Fermented Fruits and Vegetables
  • 3.7.4 Bio-Preservation
  • 3.7.5 Shelf Life of Probiotics
  • 3.8 Conclusions and Future Prospects
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Prebiotics for Probiotics
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Prebiotics (PreBs)
  • 4.3 How PreBs Qualify as Functional Foods?
  • 4.4 Types and Sources of PreBs
  • 4.4.1 Lactulose
  • 4.4.2 Lactosucrose
  • 4.4.3 Inulin and Fructo-Oligosaccharide (FOS)
  • 4.4.4 Galacto-Oligosaccharide (GOS)
  • 4.4.5 Soybean-Oligosaccharide (SOS)
  • 4.4.6 Xylo-Oligosaccharide (XOS)
  • 4.4.7 Isomalto-Oligosaccharide (IOS)
  • 4.4.8 Resistant Starch
  • 4.5 Therapeutic Effects of PreBs
  • 4.5.1 Enhancing the Gut Health
  • 4.5.2 Immunological Effects
  • 4.5.3 Reducing the Risk of Colon Cancer
  • 4.5.4 Bioavailability and Mineral Absorption

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