Spore-Forming Probiotic
LACRIS™ is a spore-forming probiotic containing spore of weizmannia coagulans, resistant to heat and acid.Backed by scientific research and used in Japanese food formulations for over 50 years.
*The scientific name for Bacillus coagulans was changed to Weizmannia coagulans in 2020 and Heyndrickxia coagulans in 2023, and Bacillus coagulans SANK70258 and Weizmannia coagulans SANK70258 are the same strains as Heyndrickxia coagulans SANK70258.
History & Features of LACRIS™
LACRIS™ (Weizmannia coagulans SANK70258) is a unique spore- forming probiotic ingredient. It was isolated from green malt in 1949 and launched in Japan in 1966 for its long-term safety. Easy to formulate, this branded ingredient can help create functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements for consumers.
How is LACRIS™ Unique
Unlike most probiotics, which are fragile and easily damaged during manufacturing or digestion, LACRIS™ is a stable spore that withstands heat, acid, and bile, reaching the intestine alive. Its exceptional stability makes it ideal for use in functional foods, beverages, and dietary supplements, helping consumers enjoy the health benefits of probiotics in a wide range of products.
High tolerance to low pH(acid), heat and bile. Reach intestine alive. Survive in manufacturing within heat process. Add to a wide range of food products.
Very fragile. Vulnerable to low gastric pH and bile. Not survive in manufacturing process. Not stable in food products.
Wide Range of Foods , Beverages & Feeds
LACRIS™ can be incorporated into a wide variety of food & beverage applications, including hot, cold, and highly acidic beverages, baked goods, bars, and snacks that undergo heat processing, and tablet confectionery produced through tableting pressure.
LACRIS™ Summary and Product Lineup
Here are the key facts about LACRIS™ and its product grades
Basic information of LACRIS™
＊FSSC22000, FDA GRAS status (GRN691), Non-GMO, BSE-Free
| Product name | Spore-forming lactic acid bacteria | Excipient | Notes |
| LACRIS™-S | Not less than 5 biIlion cfu/g |
Lactose | For domestic market |
| LACRIS™-15 | Not less than 15 biIlion cfu/g |
Dextrin | For global market. Kosher, Halal certification. |
| LACRIS™-10 (for feed) |
Not less than 1 biIlion cfu/g |
Calcium carbonate |
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