DESCRIPTION

Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM^® (ATCC strain designation SD5221) occurs as a white- to cream-colored powder that is produced via fermentation of a pure, specific strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus. Food-grade cryoprotectants may be added to the concentrated bacteria following fermentation, after which the product is frozen and then freeze-dried. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM^® is a lactic acid-producing, Gram-positive, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming bacterium that is homofermentative. Rods occurring in short chains are commonly observed. The formulated product may be blended with food-grade diluents and/or bulking agents.