Definition of functional food and probiotic
HC functional food definition
Is similar in appearance to, or may be a conventional food, is consumed as part of a
usual diet, and is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce the
risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions.
Probiotic
A live microorganism, when administered in adequate amounts, confers a health
benefit on the host.
HC probiotic definition
A monoculture or mixed culture of live microorganisms_that benefit the microbiota
indigenous to humans.