Nanoencapsulated Probiotics and Prebiotics

Probiotics are viable organisms that confer beneficial effects against a range of health disorders through interaction with the gastrointestinal tract. Prebiotics, on the other hand are ingredients necessary for probiotics to grow and carry out their function. The incorporation of prebiotics and probiotics in food products has led to the creation of functional foods which has had a direct beneficial effect on health.

Citation:
Lee Nen That LFM, Kyereh E, Ansah FA, Pandohee J. Nanoencapsulated Probiotics and Prebiotics. Handbook of Nanoencapsulation: Preparation, Characterization, Delivery, and Safety of Nutraceutical Nanocomposites: Taylor and Francis; 2023. p. 255-80.

Keywords:
Probiotics; prebiotics; gastrointestinal tract

Abstract:
Probiotics are viable organisms that confer beneficial effects against a range of health disorders through interaction with the gastrointestinal tract. Prebiotics, on the other hand are ingredients necessary for probiotics to grow and carry out their function. The incorporation of prebiotics and probiotics in food products has led to the creation of functional foods which has had a direct beneficial effect on health.