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Fundamental Food Microbiology, Third Edition - Fuad Fathir

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CONTENTS<br />

209<br />

CHAPTER 15<br />

Intestinal Beneficial Bacteria<br />

I. Introduction ..............................................................................................210<br />

II. <strong>Microbiology</strong> of the Human GI Tract ......................................................211<br />

III. Important Characteristics of Beneficial Bacteria .....................................212<br />

IV. Beneficial Effects of Probiotics ................................................................213<br />

A. Lactose Hydrolysis1,4–6 ..................................................................213<br />

B. Reducing Serum Cholesterol Level1,4–6 ........................................214<br />

C. Reducing Colon Cancer1,4–6 ..........................................................214<br />

D. Reducing Intestinal Disorders1,4–6 .................................................214<br />

E. Modulating Immune Response1,4–7 ...............................................215<br />

F. Reducing Allergic Diseases1,4–7 ....................................................215<br />

G. Miscellaneous Benefits ....................................................................216<br />

V. Some Aspects to Consider .......................................................................216<br />

A. Strain Variation .................................................................................216<br />

B. Sensitivity to Stomach Acids ...........................................................217<br />

C. Viability and Injury of Cells ............................................................217<br />

D. Dose Level and Duration .................................................................217<br />

E. Induced Lactase Trait .......................................................................218<br />

F. Antibacterial Substances ..................................................................218<br />

G. True Species and Strains ..................................................................218<br />

H. Expertise in Research Areas ............................................................218<br />

VI. Current Developments ..............................................................................218<br />

A. Standard of Identity .........................................................................219<br />

B. Scientific Status Summary ...............................................................219<br />

C. Pathogenic Nature .............................................................................219<br />

D. Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics .............................................220<br />

1. Probiotics ....................................................................................220<br />

2. Prebiotics ....................................................................................221<br />

3. Synbiotics ...................................................................................221

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