Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food: Advances and Latest Trends
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2026) | Viewed by 2934
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Interests: food safety and quality; food fermentation; in vitro digestion; food product development
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Interests: probiotics; lactic acid baceria; acetic acid bacteria; fermentation; kombucha
Interests: food safety; bacteriocins; lactic acid bacteria; human microbiome; probiotic microorganisms; probiotic food development
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Probiotics and prebiotics are advancing rapidly, driven by scientific breakthroughs and consumer demand for holistic wellness solutions. Referring to probiotics, the latest trends are research on precision probiotics. The industry is shifting towards personalized formulations based on individual microbiome profiles, offering targeted health benefits. Moreover, postbiotics, i.e., the bioactive compounds produced by probiotics, and synbiotics (prebiotics + probiotics) are gaining traction for their enhanced health benefits. Finally, brands must focus on scientific validation and transparent labeling to meet regulatory standards. In the area of prebiotics, there is a growing emphasis on prebiotic fiber intake due to its role in supporting overall well-being through the gut microbiome. Also, the gut–brain axis is extensively researched to support mental health benefits alongside gut health. Considering future directions in the research and development of biotics in food, much attention is given to personalized nutrition because the advances in microbiome analysis are enabling tailored nutritional strategies that address unique health needs.
Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue, titled “Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food: The Advances and Latest Trends”, is to explore the current landscape and recent developments in the field of biotics, covering health, microbiome, and technological aspects.
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our Special Issue, thereby increasing the reach of global research on biotics, their impact on health, and their technological usefulness. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.
The presented Special Issue has roots in the Polish Scientific Symposium on Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food. This symposium has been organized annually for 15 years and brings together the best Polish and international specialists in biotics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions,
Dr. Monika Trząskowska
Dr. Katarzyna Neffe-Skocińska
Dr. Dorota Zielińska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biotics
- probiotics
- prebiotics
- postbiotics
- synbiotics
- food
- microbiota
- fiber
- precision nutrition
- precision probiotics
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