The demand for foods containing probiotics coupled with an increased desire for dairy alternatives, has opened the door for the creation of functional non-dairy beverages that have proven track records for gut and immune health. Plant Powered Probiotics: Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages, highlights fermentation origins, processes, and novel plant-based ingredients, while exploring health effects and digestive benefits. From fruits and vegetables to legumes and nuts, Plant Powered Probiotics: Exploring Science and Health Behind Non-Dairy Fermented Beverages guides readers through the scientific aspects of fermentation including detailing microbial roles, health benefits and quality control. It compares health advantages to other sources while emphasizing gut health and the importance of pro-and prebiotics for a healthy microbiome. Precision fermentation, strain selection, and optimized production processes are addressed along with the safety of agro-waste of some common plant-based ingredients. The book concludes with the next generation and emerging trends in non-dairy probiotic beverage formulations.