Spore-containing probiotic compositions and methods
US12071613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/07
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for preparing a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive is disclosed, the method including providing a liquid slurry including spores from at least one spore-forming probiotic bacterial strain, a saccharide, and a humectant; and pasteurizing the liquid slurry to yield the alimentary additive. The alimentary additive may have a water activity (Aw) of less than about 0.7. The alimentary additive may have a pH from about 2.0 to 9.5. A plurality of the spores may remain in an un-germinated state and uniformly suspended for at least two months after the pasteurizing to yield a shelf stable spore-containing probiotic alimentary additive.
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