Probiotics and health claims /

This book examines the international picture regarding probiotic food applications, placing a particular emphasis on the legal context and assessment procedures of probiotic health claims in the major markets for these products. Health claim legislation is described and the ways in which manufacture...

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Other Authors: Kneifel, Wolfgang, Salminen, Seppo
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Series:Functional food science and technology series.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This book examines the international picture regarding probiotic food applications, placing a particular emphasis on the legal context and assessment procedures of probiotic health claims in the major markets for these products. Health claim legislation is described and the ways in which manufacturers can ensure compliance are discussed. The book also covers the use of meta-analysis to assess available data, and case examples from various regulatory cultures and traditions are included. It will be of interest to food industry scientists, executives and R & D personnel; international regulatory a.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781444329384
1444329383
9781444329391
1444329391
DOI:10.1002/9781444329384