Probiotics have been defined as selective viable
microorganisms that, following consumption with food
have potential for improving the health and nutrition of
the consumer due to their beneficial effects such as control
of intestinal pathogens (Gilliland, 2003). With increased
interest in their potential beneficial health effects, a number
of different types of products have been proposed as
carrier foods for probiotics. Ice cream is a well accepted
food product (Cruz et al., 2009) and could therefore