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5424098 
Journal Article 
Review 
Should yoghurt cultures be considered probiotic? 
Guarner, F; Perdigon, G; Corthier, G; Salminen, S; Koletzko, B; Morelli, L 
2005 
Yes 
British Journal of Nutrition
ISSN: 0007-1145
EISSN: 1475-2662 
93 
6 
783-786 
English 
16022746 
WOS:000230513800004 
Probiotics are live micro-organisms that when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Consumption of yoghurt has been shown to induce measurable health benefits linked to the presence of live bacteria. A number of human studies have clearly demonstrated that yoghurt containing viable bacteria (Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii sp. bulgaricus) improves lactose digestion and eliminates symptoms of lactose intolerance. Thus, these cultures clearly fulfil the current concept of probiotics. 
bacteria; functional food; probiotic definition; market regulation