Preserving the power of probiotics using spray drying approaches for widespread public benefits

Abstract

Probiotics, live microorganisms touted for their health-promoting properties, face limitations in stability and delivery, hindering their widespread public outreach. This review examines the potential of spray drying, a microencapsulation technique, as a key solution to unlock the power of probiotics for public benefit. Spray drying techniques is being employed for probiotics after analysing their advantages and challenges in preserving viable cultures, enhancing shelf life, and enabling diverse delivery formats. Spray drying empowers the incorporation of probiotics into various food products, facilitates the development of convenient supplements, and paves the way for targeted delivery for specific health needs and for the betterment of human being. Furthermore, the potential drawbacks of spray drying, such as viability loss and allergenicity concerns, emphasizing the need for further research to refine methods and optimize formulations are need to be analysed while using for drying applications. By critically evaluating the current landscape and future directions, this review highlights the transformative potential of spray drying in ensuring the accessibility and potency of probiotics for a healthier public.