What is probiotic stability? How is it essential to ensure quality products?
Probiotics are on the rise. They are getting more and more noticed : in press, ratio, TV shows but also in the scientific community where many researches are conducted.
The french and european population are receptive and therefore demanding probiotic products. That is why manufacturers offer ranges of food supplement containing these healthy bacteria.
However, do these products all provide the amount of probiotics indicated on the label? And this, until the end of the shelf life? In other words, are food supplements commercially available of suffisant quality, ie are they composed of stable bacteria over time? This is unfortunately not always sure …
As the WHO (World Health Organisation) explains, probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in sufficient amounts, are beneficial to our health.
The bacteria survival is one of the essential points for these to be considered as probiotic. It is necessary to guarantee it.
The control of several critical factors that can affect their stability is very important (humidity, temperature, etc.). All steps from manufacturing to storage, require special attention : poor conditions can compromise the life expectancy of probiotics.
Another point not to neglect to ensure good stability: beware of other added ingredients added to probiotics. Some other substances can affect the stability of probiotics. This is why it is crucial to integrate all these parameters during the formulation process.
Exden, expert in Probiotics food supplement manufacturing, can assist you in your projects to ensure you control of the various critical points permitting the marketing of high quality finished products.
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