ReviewFolia microbiologica2026
Next-generation probiotic platforms for food nutrition: integrating functional foods with advanced delivery technologies.
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Abstract
Functional microbial systems have emerged as promising components of next-generation food biotechnology due to their ability to improve gut microbiota balance, immune regulation, and metabolic health. However, conventional probiotic formulations often exhibit poor stability and limited gastrointestinal survivability during food processing and storage. This review discusses recent advances in probiotic delivery technologies, including encapsulation, nanoencapsulation, hydrogel systems, edible films, biofilms, and smart packaging approaches for enhanced microbial protection and controlled release. The roles of dairy-based, non-dairy, synbiotic, and fermented food matrices in supporting probiotic functionality are critically evaluated. Emerging trends such as AI-assisted food formulation, 3D food printing, precision nutrition, and sustainable packaging technologies are also highlighted. Despite significant technological progress, challenges related to scalability, regulatory standardization, and long-term microbial stability remain. Overall, advanced probiotic platforms offer substantial potential for developing precision-oriented, microbiome-driven functional food systems.
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