Microorganisms for Functional Food

• Main Author: Fabio Minervini (auth)
• Other Authors: Maria De Angelis (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Microbiology (non-medical); probiotic; gut microbiome; lactobacilli; Fermentation; Health claim
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Nowadays, most of Western consumers are aware that a targeted diet could be an important tool for fighting ageing and diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Microorganisms may be exploited for setting up novel foods that, beside their nutritional value, may positively impact on consum...