Heat-Treated Bifidobacterium lactis – Cell-Free Fermentate Powder

Heat-treated B. lactis is an inactivated postbiotic from a well-known bifidobacterium, used where live bifidobacteria would not survive. It also underpins bifida ferment lysates used in skin care.

Postbiotic: a heat-treated (non-viable) culture or fermentate - shelf-stable and suitable for heat-processed foods.

GUTINS Heat-Treated Bifidobacterium lactis — cell-free fermentate powder is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: cell-free fermentate powder; form / technology: Heat-treated / fermentate; diet suitability: Generally vegetarian.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Shelf-stable – unaffected by heat, pH and moisture
• Supports normal immune function
• Supports gut barrier and digestive comfort
• Suitable for foods and beverages where live cultures fail
• Supports skin barrier comfort (topical lysates)

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Gut health, immune nutrition.

• Postbiotic capsules and powders
• Bowel-regularity foods
• Baked goods and cereal bars
• Infant and children's products (with approval)
• Skin care serums with bifida ferment
• Pet supplements

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 10-100 billion inactivated cells/day or 50-500 mg/day
• Typical use level: 0.1-5% in capsules, powders and foods; 0.05-1% in beverages; 0.5-5% (as ferment/lysate) in skin care
• Formulation tip: Heat-stable; suitable for baked goods, beverages and room-temperature products.
• 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

Water-dispersible.

Storage & Handling

Store sealed in a cool, dry place below 25 °C, protected from moisture; no refrigeration needed.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Postbiotics (inactivated cells/fermentates) are generally regulated as food ingredients; EU status depends on strain history of use (Novel Food check needed for some). Verify strain-specific status and claims in destination market.

Diet suitability: Generally vegetarian. 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

• Not a live probiotic – do not label with viable CFU claims
• Culture media may contain dairy or soy – check allergen statement
• Use with caution in severely immunocompromised individuals

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.