Establishing Standards for Probiotic Ingredients

Functional foods represent a business opportunity that shows no sign of slowing down. But as these foods grow in popularity, one of the key categories—probiotics—is at a crossroads. Growing consumer recognition bodes well for food products incorporating probiotic ingredients, but future growth may be threatened by ongoing issues surrounding ingredient claims and an absence of publicly available standards for identity and quality.

Utilizing probiotic ingredients poses a host of scienti…