DESCRIPTION

Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 (ATCC strain designation SD5675) occurs as a white- to cream-colored powder that is produced via fermentation of a pure, specific strain of Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Food-grade cryoprotectants may be added to the concentrated bacteria following fermentation, after which the product is frozen and then freeze-dried. Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 is a lactic acid-producing, Gram-positive, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacterium that is a facultative hexose heterofermenter. Rods of varying length occurring in short chains are commonly observed. The formulated product may be blended with food-grade diluents and/or bulking agents.