Application of Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels as Probiotic Delivery Systems

Polysaccharide hydrogels have been increasingly utilized in various fields. In this review, we focus on polysaccharide-based hydrogels used as probiotic delivery systems. Probiotics are microorganisms with a positive influence on our health that live in the intestines. Unfortunately, probiotic bacte...

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Main Authors: Iwona Kwiecień, Michał Kwiecień
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/4/2/47