Nanoencapsulation of probiotics
According to FAO/World health organization
(WHO) (2002), probiotics are defined as “live
microorganisms which when administered in
adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the
host”. They can be incorporated in fermented milk,
yoghurts, cheese, puddings, fruit based drinks etc.
Nanoencapsulation used to develop designer
probiotic bacterial preparations that could be
delivered to certain parts of the gastro-intestinal
tract where they interact with specific receptors.
These nanoencapsulated designer probiotic
bacterial preparations may act as de novo vaccines,
with the capability of modulating immune
responses