
Bifidobacterium longum
Description:
- Gram-positive anaerobic probiotic bacterium.
- Common human gut commensal species.
Properties:
- Moisture < 5%; viable count ≥ 10⁹ CFU/g.
- pH tolerance: 2–8; bile salt resistance.
Applications:
- Nutraceutical & probiotic capsules / sachets.
- Restores gut microbiota during/after antibiotic therapy.
- Enhances immune modulation & intestinal barrier protection.
- Used in symbiotic formulations with prebiotics (FOS/Inulin).
