Probiotics: Beyond Yogurt

Consumers are getting antsy. Now that nearly half the U.S. population knows what probiotics are and how they can benefit health, consumers are ready for new ways to get their daily dose. But, as food product developers know, probiotics are a delicate lot, so most probiotic-containing products developed thus far have required refrigeration. Natural Products INSIDER says that’s all changing; new ingredients are being developed that overcome formulation challenges, opening the door for a range of new functional foods and beverages