DEFINITION
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis is a lactic-acid producing, Gram-positive, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming, anaerobic bacterium that is pleomorphic. Various rod shapes may be observed, but they are typically curved or clubbed and often branched. Suitable cryoprotectants may be added to the concentrated bacteria following fermentation, after which the product is frozen or freeze-dried. The formulated product may be blended with suitable diluents and/or bulking agents. It contains NLT 100% of the labeled viable cell count of the specified strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.
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Strain Bi-07: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bi-07 (ATCC SD 5220) is a pure, specific strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.
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Strain Bl-04: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Bl-04 (ATCC SD 5219) is a pure, specific strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.
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Strain HN019: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 (ATCC SD 5674) is a pure, specific strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.
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Strain B420: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis B420 (ATCC SD 6685) is a pure, specific strain of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis.