Biochemical parameters and potential health benefits of functional probiotic chocolates: A systematic review

Abstract

Consumption of probiotic functional foods, i.e., foods with probiotic effects and special dietary effects with health impacts are getting an increased demand day by day. In this progression, it may be noted that chocolate. The most delicious desert to be known worldwide is also getting evolved and becoming well known for its functional values. Life microorganisms i.e. probiotics are being used in chocolate preparations along with other conventional ingredients. The main aim of this evolution in the dairy industry is to impart several healthcare benefits to local mass of population and to popularize this probiotic product for improvement of health. In this systematic review, the effectiveness of probiotics functional chocolate in the treatment of different diseases and disorders was evaluated using different double-blind studies. This systematic review will be presented with multiple healthful effects of chocolates containing probiotics and functional foods.