“…The viability of probiotic microorganisms is affected by factors such as the strain of probiotic bacteria, interactions among present species, pH, production of organic acids and volatile compounds (e.g., lactic acid, acetic acid, orotic acid, succinic acid, uric acid, citric acid, ethanol, pyruvate, acetaldehyde, diacetyl and acetoin). Other important factors are the metabolic products and acids produced during refrigerated storage, concentration of hydrogen peroxide and dissolved oxygen in fermented milks, concentration of sodium chloride in the media, inoculation level, incubation temperature and time, growth promoters (nutrients availability) and inhibitors, buffering capacity of the media, storage temperature, heat treatments, homogenization and packaging materials and conditions (Kosin and Rakshit, 2006;De vuyst, 2000;Korbekandi et al, 2011;Lucas et al, 2004;Oliveira et al, 2001;Donkor et al, 2006;Dave and Shah, 1997;Shah, 2000;Ravula and Shah, 1998). The viability of probiotics in fermented milks depends on the multiplication and survival rates of probiotic cells over the storage period, as well as during the fermentation period until the time of consumption.…”