A Review of Current Non-Dairy Probiotic Trends and Consumer Acceptance

Abstract

Probiotics are live microbe compositions that, when taken in sufficient doses, primarily improve gut and 
gastrointestinal tract health. Nowadays, consumers are looking for healthy probiotic substitutes since they are 
increasingly health-conscious. The current analysis highlights the latest advancements and global 
commercialization of non-dairy probiotic products in various forms while considering the health advantages 
of probiotics. Dairy probiotics are known to cause lactose intolerance and allergies in their users. The main 
advantages of non-dairy drinks, particularly fruit juices, are their flavor, nutritional content, and refreshing 
nature. While probiotic strains from non-dairy sources are tolerated, the various food media of dairy food 
carriers are the main obstacles to the probiotics' survival. In addition to the viability of the probiotics employed 
in non-dairy fermented goods, functional and technological features are crucial for achieving small gains in 
the worldwide market.