Overview
The present invention relates to the method for the preparation of functional food obtained from seed processing of Arachis hypogaea containing beneficial (Probiotics) microbial colonies of Bifidobacterium sp. and Lactobacillus species. The probiotic food obtained from the processing of seed is more palatable, stable and has a longer shelf life. The functional food may be formulated into oral dosage forms such as but not limited to tablets, capsules or most preferably as a powder formulation that may be dissolved in liquid such as water, milk, juice and yogurt or may be consumed as such.