Microorganisms in food that are viable when consumed and that are beneficial to health are known by which of the following terms?

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Prebiotics are non-digestible food components that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the gut, but they are not live microorganisms themselves. Postbiotics are metabolic byproducts (such as short-chain fatty acids) produced by probiotics that may also have health benefits. Zymobiotics is not a recognized term in the field of microbiology or nutrition.

Microorganisms in Food That Are Viable When Consumed and That