Bifidobacterium infantis Powder – 50 Billion CFU/g

Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis is specialised in digesting human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and dominates the healthy breast-fed infant gut. It is used in infant probiotics and HMO synbiotics.

Freeze-dried probiotic culture powder with a declared minimum viable count (CFU/g).

GUTINS Bifidobacterium infantis — 50 billion CFU/g is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: 50 billion CFU/g; form / technology: Freeze-dried culture; diet suitability: Verify carrier.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Efficiently utilises human milk oligosaccharides
• Supports infant gut microbiota development
• Supports digestive comfort in infants
• Natural partner for HMO synbiotics

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Gut health, synbiotic blends.

• Infant probiotic drops and powders
• HMO + probiotic synbiotics
• Paediatric sachets
• Adult digestive-comfort blends
• Multi-strain bifidobacteria blends

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 1-10 billion CFU/day (infant products typically 1-8 billion CFU)
• Typical use level: 0.5-10% in capsule fills and sachets (dose by CFU with overage); 0.1-2% in foods and chewables
• Formulation tip: Calculate dose on CFU; include a viability overage for shelf life and avoid heat and moisture during processing.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Disperses in water; viability declines in warm, moist or acidic conditions.

Storage & Handling

Store refrigerated at 2-8 °C (or frozen at -18 °C for long term) in sealed, moisture-proof packaging with desiccant; minimise exposure to air, humidity and heat.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Listed on EFSA's QPS list; many strains are GRAS or used as dietary ingredients in the US. Strain-level identity (deposit number, WGS) and claims must be verified; 'probiotic' is not an authorised claim term in most EU states.

Diet suitability: Verify carrier. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• Use with caution in immunocompromised individuals and preterm infants
• Infant use requires strain-specific safety data and regulatory approval
• Oxygen-sensitive anaerobe – requires low-oxygen, low-moisture packaging (aw < 0.2)
• Culture media or cryoprotectants may contain milk derivatives – check allergen statement
• May cause transient bloating or gas when starting

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.