Probiotics are live microorganisms that are beneficial to the body. They are found in yogurt and certain fermented foods, and they are also found in the gut. Probiotics are able to participate in various important bodily processes such as vitamin production, mood regulation, digestion and immune function. At present, there are dozens of probiotics discovered, including Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium breve. These probiotics help maintain intestinal health by inhibiting the proliferation of harmful intestinal bacteria, removing intestinal spoilage, and improving the balance of the host's intestinal flora. In addition, they can further enhance the body's immune function and promote the absorption of mineral elements from food, particularly calcium, zinc, and iron. It is believed that probiotics confer beneficial health benefits on the host when administered in sufficient quantities.
Food Sources
Probiotics are live bacteria or yeast that are beneficial to the body. They are found in most fermented foods and dietary supplements, with yogurt being one of the best sources of probiotics. The following foods are good sources of probiotics.
Probiotic freeze-dried powder
Probiotic freeze-dried powder is a probiotic product obtained by freeze drying. Freeze-drying, also called lyophilization or cryodesiccation, is a low-temperature dehydration process. The freeze drying process of probiotics is usually carried out at a temperature below 0 degrees Celsius. This ensures that the components and activities of the probiotics are fully maintained and cannot be destroyed. Probiotic freeze-dried powders are in powder form, making them easy to store and use. As a result of freeze drying, probiotics are not only able to maintain their original properties, but also become more stable under dry conditions or high temperatures, helping to prolong their shelf life.
Alfa Chemistry provides the following probiotic freeze-dried powders as raw materials, which can be added to food, beverages, functional health products and supplements to fortify them.
Benefits
Probiotics have multiple health benefits for the human body. In addition to the following three benefits, probiotics can also relieve allergies, regulate intestinal flora, and lower blood cholesterol.
As well as producing enzymes to break down harmful substances in the digestive tract, probiotics also reduce the secretion of bacterial enzymes and inhibit their activity, improving gut health.
- Promote digestion and absorption
Probiotics can regulate intestinal pH and the activity of digestive enzymes, thereby improving intestinal digestion and increasing the absorption of nutrients. In addition, some substances produced by probiotics can effectively decompose food residues in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating nutritional reabsorption.
In addition to stimulating the immune system of the host, probiotics can exert specific immunocompetence in B and T lymphocytes. They can also regulate the intestinal microbiota to enhance the body's immunity.
Applications
Dairy products fortified with probiotics are already widely available on the market. A large share of the dairy market has been occupied by probiotics, and yogurt is the most widely used food for probiotics. The combination of yogurt and probiotics improves the nutritional value of products. They have good health effects and are suitable for groups of all ages.
With the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, the demand for health care products has increased as well. Due to the various benefits to the intestines, probiotics are used in various nutritional products to help improve digestion and enhance intestinal immunity.
Probiotics can also be used as starter cultures in meat products fermentation. In this way, probiotics can promote fermentation and significantly improve the taste of foods during the production process of meat products. Probiotics can also improve the stability of meat products, making them more suitable for preservation and storage.
All of the probiotic freeze-dried powders we provide are raw materials, and must be processed into finished products before consumption. Furthermore, this product cannot be used as a substitute for drugs.
Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.
