Probiotics are living microorganisms that have a positive effect on health as part of the intestinal microbiome. The best-known representatives include lactobacilli (lactic acid bacteria) and bifidobacteria. These have a positive influence on human intestinal health by supporting digestive enzymes in the utilization of lactose and fructose in the intestine – provided they are supplied in sufficient quantities and regularly.
Probiotics are therefore artificially added to many food products. But there are also foods that naturally contain a relatively high proportion of probiotic bacteria. The picture gallery shows what these are.