Dry food product containing live probiotic
AssigneeAdvanced Bionutrition Corporation
InventorsMoti Harel, Alicia Bennett
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a probiotic delivery system that can be consumed as a snack-food or added to a food product. In particular, the disclosure describes a crisp and tasty treat that comprises viable probiotic microorganisms preserved in a vacuum dried matrix of sugars, proteins, and polysaccharides. The probiotic remain viable within the treat for a longer time without the need for additional moisture barrier coating. The probiotic also remain viable in the animal gastrointestinal tract.
Claims23
A probiotic substance comprising viable probiotic bacteria preserved in a dried matrix of at least one sugar, at least one protein, and at least one polysaccharide.
A human food product comprising one or several probiotic substances comprising viable probiotic bacteria preserved in a dried matrix comprising at least one sugar, at least one protein, and at least one polysaccharide.
An animal feed product comprising one or several probiotic substances comprising viable probiotic bacteria preserved in a dried matrix comprising at least one sugar, at least one protein, and at least one polysaccharide.
A method of making probiotic food or feed substance comprising:
- a) mixing a preparation of probiotic micro-organisms with at lease one sugar, at least one protein, and at least one polysaccharide to obtain a smooth and uniform gel in a desired shape and form;
- and b) vacuum drying the preformed solid gel to a water activity below 0.1.
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