Lactobacillus acidophilus

Description

1. Product Overview
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a high-potency, freeze-dried probiotic strain classified as a gram-positive lactic acid bacterium, produced under cGMP and ISO 22000 standards for industrial applications. Its primary industrial use is as a functional bioactive ingredient in animal feed, aquaculture, food fortification, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical formulations to enhance gut health and microbial balance. The key value proposition lies in its scientifically validated concentration of ≥100 billion CFU/g, exceptional stability, and broad-spectrum inhibitory action against pathogenic bacteria, delivering measurable improvements in yield, immunity, and product efficacy. Lactobacillus acidophilus is strategically important in the market as global demand for antibiotic-free growth promoters, clean-label food ingredients, and clinically backed nutraceuticals accelerates across regulated and emerging economies.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition / Material Components: Pure Lactobacillus acidophilus strain LA-05 or equivalent, with protective cryoprotectants including trehalose, sucrose, and sodium glutamate. Carrier: maltodextrin or microcrystalline cellulose. No allergens, GMOs, or antibiotics.
• Purity Level / Grade: Food Grade / Feed Grade / Pharma Grade available. Viable cell count: ≥100 billion CFU/g at time of manufacture. Total non-lactobacillus count: <1,000 CFU/g. Heavy metals: Pb <0.5 ppm, As <0.5 ppm.
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Free-flowing freeze-dried powder or direct-fed microbials granules
  • Color: Off-white to light beige
  • Particle Size: 80–120 mesh for powder; 0.5–1.5 mm for granules
  • Bulk Density: 0.4–0.6 g/cm³
  • Water Activity: ≤0.15 Aw
• Packaging Options: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg aluminum foil bags with nitrogen flush; 25 kg fiber drums with double PE liner. Custom toll packaging available.
• Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored at ≤4°C, or 18 months at ≤25°C in original sealed packaging. Stability validated through accelerated testing.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Animal nutrition & feed, aquaculture, functional food & beverage, dietary supplement manufacturing, dairy processing, pharmaceutical probiotics.
• Specific Operational Use Cases:
  1. Feed Additive: Incorporated into poultry, swine, and ruminant premixes to improve feed conversion ratio, reduce diarrhea incidence, and replace antibiotic growth promoters.
  2. Aquaculture: Applied in shrimp and fish feed to enhance disease resistance, survival rate, and water quality via competitive exclusion.
  3. Food Fortification: Used in yogurt, fermented beverages, infant formula, and protein powders for digestive health claims.
  4. Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical: Encapsulated as active pharmaceutical ingredient for IBS, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and immune-support formulations.
• Performance Advantages: Superior acid and bile tolerance ensures >80% survival through GI tract vs. 40–60% for standard strains. Faster fermentation onset reduces production cycle time in dairy applications by 15–20%. Proven pathogen inhibition against E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium reduces mortality and medication costs in livestock.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Batch-to-batch CFU variance <5% guaranteed by ISO 17025 accredited QC lab. Strain identity verified by 16S rRNA sequencing and DNA fingerprinting. COA provided for every lot.
• Supply Reliability: Dedicated fermentation capacity of 500MT/year with 3 manufacturing sites across Asia, EU, and North America ensuring uninterrupted supply and regional redundancy.
• Logistics Capability: Cold-chain logistics partners in 60+ countries. Available in DDP, CIF, and FOB terms. Expedited air freight for high-potency orders.
• Price Competitiveness: Vertically integrated production from strain bank to packaging delivers 12–18% cost advantage vs. distributors. Tiered pricing for annual contracts.
• Sustainability Benefits: Non-GMO fermentation process with 30% lower water usage vs. industry average. Recyclable packaging and carbon-neutral shipping options available.
• Technical Support & Documentation: Full regulatory dossier including FDA GRAS, EFSA QPS, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified. Dedicated application scientists for formulation and stability support.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity: 20MT per 20ft container