Potato Probiotics for Human Health

Abstract

The microorganisms which are beneficial for human as well as animal health when consumed in the proper amount are known as probiotics. Probiotics control the metabolism of the host. Probiotics are beneficial in improving lactose metabolism, reduction of antimicrobial activities, reduction of gastrointestinal infection, controlling serum cholesterol, have anticarcinogenic properties, antidiarrhoeal properties, and improve inflammatory bowel diseases. The consumer is mainly dependent on the probiotics which are available in the market in the form of fermented dairy products. However, there are two problems regarding the consumption of the fermented dairy product such as lactose intolerance and increase in cholesterol content. In current scenario demand for vegetarian probiotics products has increased. Potato is currently the third most important food crop which is consumed globally. The advantages of using potato along with their low cost are the presence of low fat, high on carbohydrates, high quality of proteins, fibre, vitamins, cocktails of minerals, and also the presence of other health-promoting compounds such as phytonutrients, carotenoids, flavonoids, and chlorogenic acids. The major advantage of fermented potato beverages are for those who are allergic to dairy products and are vegetarian.