Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast and use thereof for improving the intestinal health of pets

Abstract

A Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast obtained by culturing the Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain deposited on Mar. 3, 2021 with the CNCM under number I-5660, which is an active dry yeast having: a dry matter content greater than 95% and up to 97% by weight, a water activity of 0.1 to 0.3, a spherule shape, a particle size distribution characterized by a Gaussian size distribution curve showing that at least 90% of the spherules have a diameter of 0.3 to 0.7 mm, and a stability of 24 to 36 months, when in vacuum packaging and at a temperature of 15 to 25° C. Also, the use of the yeast or a composition for pets including the yeast for improving the intestinal health of pets. In the composition for pets, the yeast has a shelf life of 12 to 24 months, and the composition for pets may be a solid palatability enhancer or a kibble.

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