"Developed using different matrices such as dairy, cereals, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, synbiotic food products combine the benefits of both probiotics and prebiotics. This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the core concepts of synbiotic foods, and associated technological advancements and applications across food groups. Using clear, scientific language, this book equips students with in-depth knowledge of synbiotic products, processing methods, applications, and acceptance. This is a pioneering textbook on synbiotic foods, being the first of its kind to include the following features: Explores fundamental aspects across various matrices Chapter summaries via 10 concise bullet points Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) aiding national-level competitive exams Short and long descriptive answer-type questions for comprehensive exam preparation Designed as a one-stop resource, this book particularly appeals to undergraduate and postgraduate students of Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology and Food Microbiology"--