The modification of the matrix
makes them ideal substrates for the culture of probiotics
as they readily have beneficial nutrients such as minerals,
vitamins, dietary fibers, and antioxidants (Yoon et al.
2004). They lack the dairy allergens, which are avoided
by certain segments of the population (Luckow and
Delahunty 2004). The appealing tastes and the refreshing
profiles offered by the fruit juices have instilled in us a
genuine interest for the development of probiotic based
fruit juices (Tuorila and Cardello 2002; Yoon et al.
2004; Sheehan et al. 2007).