Probiotic Beverages is an essential reference guide to traditional, emerging and unique probiotic beverage products throughout different regions of the world. The book includes in-depth knowledge by local authors on indigenous and commercially produced probiotic beverages and related products. Examining current advancements in probiotic beverages and consumer health relationships, with a focus on large-scale beverage technology, sections cover starter cultures, regulatory challenges, genetic engineering, quality and safety. From practical issues of developing probiotic beverages, to the marketing of these drinks to the consumer, the full product lifecycle of a probiotic beverage is discussed. Describes probiotic beverages of different geographical locations, market status and scope Discusses the potential of probiotic beverages in preventing disease Covers controversial regulatory matters (labeling claims, GMO-free) and sustainability Includes dairy, nondairy, cereal and fruit beverages