what are the condition to be met to qualify as a probiotics
To qualify as a probiotic, a microorganism must fulfill the following conditions:
1. The microorganism must be live and capable of surviving in the digestive system.
2. The microorganism must provide a health benefit to the host.
3. The microorganism must be safe for consumption.
4. The microorganism must be able to be produced in large quantities for commercial use.
5. The microorganism must be able to colonize the gut and improve the balance of the gut microbiota.
6. The microorganism must be identified and characterized through scientific research.
7. The microorganism must be able to survive processing and storage.