What’s the latest in Prebiotic Research? – January 2023 Edition
This monthly feature provides an overview of some of the latest studies on prebiotics. We’ll share key findings and insights from the studies. Have a study you’d like us to…
Synbiotics: The right match is everything
Synbiotics: The right match is everything What is a synbiotic?According to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) a synbiotic is defined as “a mixture comprising live microorganisms…
Prebiotic as Encapsulation Agent in Functional Beverages
A prebiotic nanofibre matrix that protects beneficial bacteria in the low pH environment of fruit juices could prove an effective encapsulation agent for the probiotic delivery in functional beverages.
Fruit-Based Prebiotic as Probiotic Food Carrier
Pectin and pulp extracted from passion fruit makes an effective probiotic food carrier, research finds as it demonstrates properties that stimulate probiotic growth and survival in the gut.
Synbiotic Trial Shown to Promote Infant Health
A specially formulated combination of probiotic and prebiotic has been shown to reduce the incidence of sepsis and death in infants in India by 40%, at a cost of only $1 per infant.