Probiotic Survivability Assay
Most probiotics are bacteria similar to the good bacteria naturally present in the human gut. The two most critical aspects of probiotics production and consumption are to maintain the effectiveness and stability of the product, among which the stability of strains is the focus in the field of probiotics production technology. Many factors will affect the integrity and survivability of probiotics and ultimately affect their efficacy.
Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are common probiotics whose presence in the gastrointestinal tract helps maintain the required gastrointestinal microflora, helps prevent pathogenic infections, and benefits the host in other ways. To reach the small intestine and settle in the host, the probiotic strain must survive in an acidic stomach environment to confer its benefits, otherwise its survival rate will be reduced. The dairy research laboratory of Creative BioMart Microbe can measure the survival rate of probiotics by simulating gastric juices, and count probiotics by flow cytometry or plate counting.
Figure 1 Survivability of Bifidobacterium spp. during storage
Recognizing the need to improve the stability of intestinal-friendly bacteria (probiotics), scientists at Creative BioMart Microbe are actively pursuing a development program to stabilize, protect, and provide bioactive substances for their effective use. With our focus on powerful science-based solutions, we have unique expertise in delivering technologies that enable our customers and partners to enhance or improve their product development, processing or performance.
Why Choose Creative BioMart Microbe?
- Innovative research team
- High quality assay technology
- Many years of experience in food microbiology services
- Advanced analytical techniques, such as flow cytometry
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References
- Corcoran, B. M.; et al. Survival of probiotic lactobacilli in acidic environments is enhanced in the presence of metabolizable sugars. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2005, 71(6): 3060–3067.
- Zhang, D.; et al. Chemical composition, probiotic survivability and shelf life studies of symbiotic buttermilk. The FASEB Journal. 2015, 29.
