Probiotic microorganisms must survive past the digestive system before they can grow easily in the gut. They must be resistant to the extreme conditions of the gastrointestinal system such as low pH, gastric enzymes, and bile salts. Also, they must be consumed in a food that allows them to survive passage through the stomach and exposure to bile (FAO/WHO, 2001). Different techniques have been developed for decreasing the fatal effects of the gastrointestinal system on probiotic microorganisms. One of the most promising of these techniques is the microencapsulation