Disclosed is a process for the preparation of probiotic yeasts in whole, live, non-freeze-dried cells in the form of microcapsules, which comprises: a) centrifugation or microfiltration of yeast cells from the culture broth； b) washing with water of the yeast cells and resuspension in sterile water； c) possibly, the addition to the suspension obtained in b) of bentonite, kaolin, silica, microcellulose, lecithinated sodium, and/or natural or hydrogenated vegetable or animal oils； d) drying at low pressure of the mixture obtained in c) at a temperature of between 20°C and 40°C to an H 2 O content of between 0.5 and 5%； e) addition of excipients to the dried substance and direct compression of the mixture； f) granulation of the tablets obtained in e)； g) coating of the granules obtained in f) with molten wax.
