Description

Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a well-characterized probiotic bacterium widely utilized for its beneficial effects on gut health and microbial balance. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to survive gastric transit and colonize the intestinal tract, making it a critical ingredient in functional foods and dietary supplements. This product is essential for manufacturers in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries seeking to develop products that support digestive wellness and immune function.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A core ingredient in probiotic capsules, tablets, and powders for digestive and immune support.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Incorporated into yogurts, fermented drinks, and other fortified foods to enhance probiotic content.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used in the formulation of specific medical probiotics and gastrointestinal therapeutics.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Products: Applied as a zootechnical additive to promote gut health and growth performance in livestock and pets.
• Starter Cultures: Serves as a defined culture for the controlled fermentation of dairy and non-dairy products.
• Cosmeceuticals: Emerging use in topical formulations for skin health due to its potential microbiome-balancing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lactobacillus Acidophilus
CAS No.	308084-36-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	L. acidophilus; Lactobacillus acidophilus (strain ATCC 4356); Probiotic bacterium acidophilus; Lactobacillus sp. (strain NCFM); DSM 20079; Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM; Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (commonly associated); Probiotic blend component
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lactobacillus Acidophilus is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, potency, and safety. We adhere to relevant standards for microbial ingredients, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing viable cell count, strain identification, purity, and absence of specified contaminants.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at the recommended temperature (typically 2-8°C for active cultures or as specified for the specific dried format). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be protected from humidity to maintain stability and viability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light beige powder or lyophilized pellet
Identification	Conforms (Biochemical/Molecular)
Viable Cell Count	≥ 1.0 x 10^10 CFU/g (or as specified)
Purity (Culture)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	Meets specification
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g
E. coli	Absent in 1g
Salmonella spp.	Absent in 25g
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent in 1g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.