From traditional knowledge to the innovative ideas in food bio-preservation by lactic acid bacteria.- Health properties of traditional fermented Mongolian foods.- Microencaspulation Technology and Probiotics.- Effect of Incorporation of Lactic Acid Bacteria on Microbiological Quality and Shelf Life of Raw 'Satar'.- Leuconostoc as starter and probiotic.- Fermented soymilk as a neutraceutical.- Fermented fish products of Sudan.- Consumerism of probiotics in China.- Probiotics in Dairy.- Current trends and future perspectives on functional foods and nutraceuticals.- Is food the only factor that affects alteration of gut microbiota?- Food colorants from microorganisms.