Fermented Dairy Products: From Artisanal Production to Functional Products and Beyond

Key Points

• To explore the evolution and potential of fermented dairy products in nutrition and health.
• Review of historical and contemporary practices in dairy fermentation.
• Analysis of health benefits associated with various fermented dairy products.
• Fermented dairy products have long been integral to diets around the world.
• Emerging evidence highlights their potential health benefits, making them suitable for functional food markets.