Silva J.P.S., Freitas A.C. (eds.) Probiotic Bacteria. Fundamentals, Therapy, and Technological Aspects

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014. — 312 p.This book is a unique compilation of technological aspects related to probiotic products, their benefits, and their therapeutic and physiological implications. The information is conveniently grouped under seven chapters. Chapter 1 details the fundamentals of probiotic bacteria. Chapter 2 covers the gastrointestinal physiology and its relevance to probiotic products. Chapter 3 deals with the various therapeutic roles of probiotics beyond gut-health. Chapter 4 gives an overview on the advances in probiotic food, with judicious insights into the technological and functional aspects. Chapter 5 provides a detailed analysis of several materials and techniques for immobilization and microencapsulation of probiotic bacteria. Chapter 6 is devoted to the development of probiotic dosage forms, and Chapter 7 focuses on the guidelines and regulation pertaining to the use of probiotic organisms.
In general, an attempt has been made to provide a comprehensive review on the fundamentals of probiotic organisms, along with their therapeutic and industrial aspects. The book is unique in presenting a dedicated section on the development of several dosage forms containing probiotic bacteria. The book provides a contemporary update and a holistic review of the topic, and is designed to augment related books in the market. The editorial team comprises individuals with noteworthy and remarkable experience in the field of probiotic organisms. It is anticipated that this book should be an indispensable resource for academicians, extension staff, and students working in the field of probiotic organisms and probiotic products. Also, the book should appeal to technologists and food scientists in the related industry.