Luc De Vuyst.pdf - ICoMST Contact Point
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Long history:<br />
Introduction - Probiotics<br />
Probiotics (προ βίος, pro bios, ‘for life’) are live microorganisms that, when<br />
consumed in an adequate amount as part of the food, confer a health<br />
benefit on the host (FAO/WHO, 2001).<br />
… animals/humans … properties/functionalities … formulations<br />
FAO/WHO (2001): live microorganisms that, when consumed in an<br />
adequate amount as part of the food, confer a health benefit on the host<br />
ILSI (2002): live, microbial food ingredient that, when taken up in<br />
adequate amounts, confers health benefits on the consumer<br />
EFFCA (2003): live microorganisms, which, when ingested or locally<br />
applied in sufficient numbers, provide the consumer with one or more<br />
proven health benefits<br />
<strong>De</strong> <strong>Vuyst</strong>, Avonts & Makras (2004). Woodhead Publishing, Ltd., Cambridge, UK
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