Probiotics in Dairy Products: Health Benefits, Processing Techniques, and Market Prospects
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Dairy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 113
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing consumer interest in functional foods has propelled probiotics in dairy products to the forefront of health and nutrition research. Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, including gut microbiota modulation, immune system enhancement, and potential roles in metabolic and neurological health. Dairy products serve as an excellent medium for delivering probiotics due to their rich nutrient composition and ability to support probiotic viability.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in probiotic dairy products, covering key aspects such as innovative processing techniques, challenges in maintaining probiotic stability, and strategies to enhance bioavailability. Additionally, we welcome research on emerging trends, consumer perceptions, and market dynamics that shape the global probiotic dairy industry.
We invite contributions from researchers, food scientists, nutritionists, and industry professionals to present original research articles, reviews, and case studies that provide insights into the development, health benefits, and commercial potential of probiotic dairy products. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health benefits of probiotics in dairy-based foods;
- Advances in probiotic dairy product formulation and processing;
- Encapsulation technologies and probiotic stability;
- Fermentation techniques for enhancing probiotic viability;
- Regulatory aspects and safety evaluation of probiotic dairy products;
- Consumer trends and market prospects of probiotic dairy foods.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange, fostering interdisciplinary discussions that bridge food science, microbiology, and market analysis to advance the field of probiotic dairy research.
Prof. Dr. Cheng-Chih Tsai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotics
- dairy products
- health benefits
- gut microbiota
- fermentation techniques
- probiotic stability
- encapsulation technology
- bioavailability
- regulatory aspects
- market trends
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