Synbiotics, 2 Volume Set

Since prehistoric times, humans have consumed probiotic foods and prebiotic components of food, developing them through modification in substrates, processes, and technology. In the current era, health-conscious consumers demand functional food with health-promoting activity. Synbiotics positively affect the gut microbiota population and, therefore, improve human health and well-being. As the demand for healthy food increases globally, manufacturers are searching for new possibilities to occupy a share in the rapidly evolving food market. This book covers synbiotics and advances in food microbiology, its concepts, trends, and safety aspects. It covers the utilization of microbes in different types of foods, encompassing the background, principles, classification, applications, equipment, effect on foods, legislative issues, technology implementation, constraints, and food and human safety concerns, making it a comprehensive resource for academics and industry professionals alike.

Anil Panghal, PhD is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Processing and Food Engineering in the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. He has published several research papers in reputed journals and chapters for international publishers. His areas of expertise include bioprocessing, manufacturing, food chemistry, food science and technology, and nutrition.

Namita Singh, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Bio and Nano Technology at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology with more than 22 years of experience. She has published 40 national and 60 international publications, one book, three manuals, and one patent. Her areas of expertise include microbial biotechnology, fermentation technology, environmental biotechnology, algal biotechnology, enzyme technology, and solid waste management.

Ramesh Chander Kuhad, PhD is the Pro-Chancellor at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University with more than 35 years of experience. He has authored more than 200 publications, edited five books, and has four patents to his credit in different areas of crop by-product biotechnology. His research focuses on microbial ecology, bioprocess engineering and fermentation technology, and wastewater treatment.

Mandeep Kumar is a research scholar in the Department of Bio and Nano Technology at the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. He completed his postgraduate work in biochemistry at Kurukshetra University. His PhD thesis focuses on the development of vegetable-based probiotic drinks and the evaluation of their bioactivity.