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Probiotics are a single or mixed culture of live microbes, which when administered in adequate amounts improve the indigenous microflora of the host. Probiotic cultures are fortified in foods. They are mainly consumed as a part of dairy foods and beverages like fermented milk drinks and yogurt. Probiotics create an intestinal balance by boosting th...

Probiotics as a concept first emerged in Japan and quickly spread to the rest of world. There has been spectacular growth in the probiotics market since then and is one of the most prominent success stories in the history of functional foods development worldwide. The Indian probiotics market is however very nascent typically in food & beverage app...

Animal feed or pet food additives are defined as nutritional ingredients that improve the quality and digestibility of the feed and the performance of the animals. The rising demand for high-quality meat products presents a significant opportunity for feed ingredient manufacturers. This study primarily focuses on assessing the growth opportunities ...

Food is and has always been a central force for Indians. Now, it's not just food but 'healthy food' that is dominating the picture. India's functional foods market is still very small but as the food industry develops it could offer significant opportunity for functional food makers.Functional food also termed as the 'nutraceutical' products (a hyb...