A live microorganism which when

administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host

A selectively fermented ingredient that

results in specific changes in the composition and/or activity of the

gastrointestinal microbiota,

thus conferring benefit(s) upon host health.

 A bioactive compounds that beneficial live bacteria produce when they consume fermentable dietary fibre.

 A bioactive compound produced by dietary fibre upon digestion in the stomach