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Half of Consumers Misunderstand Probiotics in Fermented Foods
10/18/2025
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Story summary
- About 49 percent of consumers believe fermented foods such as sourdough contain probiotics, a slight decrease from 2021.
- This belief is misleading because many fermented products do not retain live microbes after processes like pasteurization and baking.
- Probiotic supplements are not necessarily equivalent to the probiotics found in food.
- Manufacturers must address these misconceptions to promote gut health effectively.
