Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) utilised for health promotional purposes are usually members of the genera Lactobacillus or
Bifidobacterium.
These bacteria are increasingly being incorporated into food formulations, reflecting their potential contributions to
health and wellbeing and these benefits have been described comprehensively
However, to exert those benefits for the host, bacteria have to arrive at the target sites with high survival rates and this remains a challenge as reported in recent reviews.