This one-of-a-kind text/reference provides the most current technical and statistical information on the use of probiotics. The handbook covers a variety of topics including:


? Historic development of probiotics and microorganisms used


? Selection of probiotics


? Genetics of probiotics


? Clinical, animal and toxicity tests


? The role of probiotics in health and diseases


? Enhancement of indigenous probiotic organisms


? Production and application of probiotics and their legal status