Common forms of probiotic preparations in domestic and foreign markets

As the health effects of probiotics are more and more understood and accepted by consumers, the forms of probiotic preparations on the market are becoming more and more diverse. From the initial simple liquid fermentation preparations, freeze-dried

powders, etc., various dosage forms and formulas have gradually been developed. , including three aspects:

(1) Used in food.

①Probiotic dairy products: major brands have launched yogurt with live bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum, as well as various live bacteria lactic acid bacteria drinks, such as lactic acid bacteria drinks made from Lactobacillus casei;

② Probiotic non-dairy beverages: probiotic fermented soybean beverages, probiotic fruit juice drinks, probiotic oatmeal beverages, etc. appearing in European and Japanese markets;

③ Probiotic cereals: a new generation of probiotic cereals and other cereals, such as adding probiotics and other nutrients to children's nutrition cereals;

④ Probiotic protein powder: This kind of product has been launched in China, and probiotics and dietary fiber are added to the protein powder;

⑤ In addition, new products such as probiotic chocolate, probiotic cheese, and probiotic ice cream have appeared. (2) Applied in health food and dietary supplements, probiotics are used in conjunction with other nutrients or health raw materials.

① Combined use of probiotics and prebiotics;

② Combination of probiotics and multivitamins;

③Use probiotics and minerals together;

④ Combination of probiotics and plant extracts;

⑤ Combination of probiotics and other popular health food raw materials, such as omega-3 fatty acids, ginseng extract, green tea extract and coenzyme Q10, etc.
(3) Applied in pharmaceuticals, the dosage forms of probiotics used in pharmaceuticals are relatively traditional, mainly including powder, capsules, and tablets, but the types of bacterial strains and the number of viable bacteria selected for the products are different.

(4) Other innovative products.

① Probiotic chewing gum: Some studies believe that the use of probiotics in chewing gum can inhibit dental caries;

② Probiotic chewable tablets: can be designed into chewable tablets with various fruit and milk flavors, with a sweet taste and increased flavor;

③ Straws containing probiotics: add probiotic powder to the straw of the beverage, and gradually dissolve it when drinking after opening, which can well maintain the activity of probiotics and is convenient to eat;

④ Drops containing probiotics: products mainly designed for infants;

⑤Universal bottle cap for preserving probiotics: Similar to probiotic straws, probiotic powder is stored in the bottle cap of the beverage, and then dissolved when drinking.