Key Bioactive Components of Probiotics and Postbiotics and Their Applications in Foods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editors
Interests: probiotics; postbiotics; dairy science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the advancement of microbiological research and the growing demand for nutritional health foods, the study of probiotics and postbiotics has emerged as a key research focus in the fields of food science, nutritional health, and biotechnology. A substantial body of evidence indicates that probiotics and postbiotics play crucial roles in regulating gut microbiota homeostasis, enhancing immune barrier functions, ameliorating metabolic disorders, and supporting neurological health. Certain metabolites within probiotics and postbiotics are integral to these biological functions; however, the exploration, identification, mechanisms of action, and applications of these key bioactive substances require further investigation. Research in this area will provide a foundational understanding of the biological functions of probiotics and facilitate the advancement of the probiotics industry. To foster academic exchange and innovation in this domain, we announce a Special Issue entitled “Key Bioactive Components of Probiotics and Postbiotics and Their Applications in Foods”, and we request contributions from experts in the field. This Special Issue will focus on the following research areas:
- Novel technologies for screening, identifying, and characterizing key bioactive components derived from probiotics and postbiotics;
- Regulatory mechanisms of key bioactive components (including cellular components and metabolites) on gut microbiota and host health;
- Application of multi-omics approaches in probiotics functional research;
- Stabilization and delivery technologies for key bioactive components in food systems;
- Clinical efficacy evaluation and validation of probiotics products.
Dr. Ming Zhang
Dr. Qi Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- probiotics
- postbiotics
- key bioactive components
- screening of bioactive components
- delivery technologies
- gut microbiota
- intestinal homeostasis
- functional gastrointestinal disorders
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