Journal
FOODS
Volume 10, Issue 11, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods10112781
Keywords
probiotics; quality; viable cells; identification; gastrointestinal behavior
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- Sanofi S.r.l., Italy
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Quality control of probiotic products is a global focus, with studies revealing microbiological issues in many commercial formulations. This paper analyzed two probiotic formulations, showing high quality in terms of microorganism identification and quantity, along with good tolerance to simulated intestinal conditions.
The quality control of probiotic products is the focus of numerous organizations worldwide. Several studies have highlighted the poor microbiological quality of many commercial probiotic formulations in terms of the identity of the contained microorganisms, viability, and purity, thus precluding the expected health benefits and representing a potential health risk for consumers. In this paper, we analyzed the contents of two probiotic formulations, one composed of an encapsulated mixture of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, and one by a lyophilized yeast. The microorganisms contained in the products were quantified and identified using up-to-date methodologies, such as MALDI-TOF MS and metagenomic analysis. Moreover, as acid and bile tolerance is included among the criteria used to select probiotic microorganisms, in vitro tests were performed to evaluate the behavior of the formulations in conditions mimicking the harsh gastric environment and the intestinal fluids. Our results indicate the high quality of the formulations in terms of the enumeration and identification of the contained organisms, as well as the absence of contaminants. Moreover, both products tolerated the acidic conditions well, with encapsulation providing further protection for the microorganisms. A good tolerance to the simulated artificial intestinal conditions was also evidenced for both preparations.
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