Zero-Waste Probiotic Drinks

To support gut health and more, consumers are turning to probiotic beverages of all kinds, and researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a way to turn unsold bread into a functional health beverage. The drink is made with old bread that ordinarily makes its way to charities or ends up as animal feed, and the finished creation is described as creamy, sweet and slightly fizzy.

The probiotic beverage can be stored at room temperature for up to six and maintain at least a billion live probiotic cells per serving, according to researchers. The NUS research team filed a patent for their innovative zero-waste beverage-making process and are working towards commercializing the gut-friendly probiotic drink with industry partners.