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Saccharomyces boulardii powder is produced through ProtechTM technology, It is a probiotic spray dried powder that contains Saccharomyces boulardii. ProtechTM is a unique coating and protection technology to ensure the high stability of the product.
The product is in powder form, free from visible impurities, and the color ranges from white to yellow.
Saccharomyces boulardii is a unique probiotic that has garnered attention in the scientific community for its potential health benefits. As a strain of yeast similar to baker's yeast, S. boulardii stands out due to its resilience and the ability to survive gastrointestinal tract conditions, such as stomach acid and bile. It's one of the few yeast probiotics that has been thoroughly studied and recommended for treating various gastrointestinal disorders. Its role goes beyond general gut health; it plays a significant part in preventing and managing diarrhea.
Research illustrates that S. boulardii works by supporting and restoring the natural flora in the gut, which can be disrupted by various factors like the use of antibiotics or gastrointestinal diseases.
In exploring the world of beneficial microorganisms, Saccharomyces boulardii as a unique probiotic yeast widely utilized for its positive impact on the gastrointestinal tract.
Saccharomyces boulardii was first isolated from lychee and mangosteen fruit in 1923 by French scientist Henri Boulard. During a cholera outbreak in Southeast Asia, Boulard observed that some people who consumed the skin of these fruits did not develop the disease. His subsequent discovery, S. boulardii, has since been characterized and differentiated from its closely related species, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as brewer's or baker's yeast.
Storage & Shelf Life
At least 24 months if store at room temperature, in a well-sealed package away from moisture and sunlight.
| Physical & Chemical Properties | Microbiology | |||
| Color | Fine beige/tan powder, characteristic taste and odor | Viable cell, CFU/g | ≥2.0×1010 | |
| Moisture, % | ≤6.0 | Mold, CFU/g | ||
| Bulk density, g/ml | 0.55-0.75 | Total plate count, CFU/g | ≤10,000 | |
| Water activity | <0.2 | Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (/25g) | Negative | |
| Heavy Metals | ||||
| Lead (Pb) ppm | <1.5 | Salmonella/25g | Negative | |
| Arsenic (As) ppm | <0.5 | Staphylococcus aureus/25g | Negative | |
| Cadmium (Cd) ppm | <1.0 | |||
| Mercury (Hg) ppm | <0.1 | Shigella/25g | Negative | |
NOP-Organic, cGMP, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO22000, Halal, Kosher
Inner packing: aluminum foil & PE bagOurter packing: foam box & carton
Packing size: 1kg, 2kg or as request.
