Health endorsing micro-organisms (probiotic) have been increasingly incorporated in numerous types of food products, particularly in fermented milks. Most of the probiotics belong to the group of lactic acid producing bacteria. Probiotics may reduce the threat of general childhood diseases such as strep throat, ear infections, Inhibits pathogenic invasion, promotes detoxification of the body, counters allergy, assists in the absorption of vitamins and minerals especially calcium enhancing the immune system, reducing lactose intolerance and risk of certain cancers. Current scientific exploration has reinforced the imperative role of probiotics as a portion of a suitable diet for human. As probiotic are providing a safe, cost operative, and ‘natural’ approach that enhances a barrier against many microbial infection. Probiotic comprising products have been tremendously successful in Asia, Europe, and other regions of the world. Factors associated to the technological and sensory features of probiotic food production are of extreme significance since only by nourishing the anxieties of the consumer can the food industry adornment in endorsing the consumption of functional probiotic foodstuffs in the future. This review aims to present a current version regarding probiotics role as health promoting agent.