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Probiotic Drops Presentation
Probiotic Drops Presentation
The microbiota plays a role in the functioning of the gastrointestinal and the
immune system
* Ref.: Langhendries et al. 1995 **ref.: Chouraqui et al. 2004 *** ref.: Taipale et al. 2010
Bifidobacteria
E. Coli, Enterococci
Lactobacilli
Clostridia
Adapted from:
Mitsuoka, T. Bifidobacteria and their role in human health.
Journal of Industrial Microbiology, 1990;6:263-268
Mothers :
wanting healthy tummies in healthy infants & young children
wanting to support a healthy microbiota in their children
* Ref.: Langhendries et al. 1995 ** ref.: Chouraqui et al. 2004 *** ref.: Taipale et al. 2010
Contaminant test to ensure that no harmful bacteria will grow in the oil if contaminated during
use (e.g. child licks dropper)
Oxidation test to ensure that no harmful oxidation products are formed from the oil
Re-suspension test ensuring the ability of re-suspend the product after sedimentation
Extensive analysis program upon product release to ensure product quality suitable for infants
Results
Good survival of BB-12® during 4 weeks
of use
CFU count stable during the in-use
period
Maximum amount of bottle fill has been tested and evaluated to ensure re-
suspension properties
Maximum ratio between probiotics and oil has been tested and evaluated
Top high inclusion of powder in oil will cause difficulties in re-suspension
Centrifugation has been used as artificial gravity – to mimic gravity for days or
months within minutes
Horizontal dropper
Art. 202 Horizontal Sensoplast dropper, UNI 1, LDPE
Plastic Cap
Art. 414, Cap DIN 18 white, HDPE for UNI 1 dropper.