In order to deliver the probiotic in products with long shelf-life in room temperature, special application technology is required. Probi has solutions in each segment to handle the specific difficulties in the various products.

Müsli Bars Müsli bars are popular food products that demand a long shelf life in room temperature.In order to produce probiotic bars that meet these demands, special technology is needed. A production process that involves that the probiotic is encapsulated in the end product, gives necessary protection against the product’s water activity and secures that the probiotic bacteria survives. In partnership with Kraft Foods, Probi has developed delicious müsli bars which are the first müsli bars that contain fibre combined with probiotics. The bars are tasty snacks that naturally boost gastrointestinal health.
Cereals In müsli and similar products, water activity is normally too high for probiotic bacteria to survive. To overcome this obstacle and protect the bacteria in this type of product, Probi uses microencapsulation. These microencapsulated probiotics can then be mixed with sugar, fat, yoghurt powder etc., and be formed into drops. These can then be easily mixed into, for example, müsli.
Water To offer consumers a probiotic ambient drink that meets the market’s demand for long shelf life, a technology is offered where Probi’s probiotics can be added to the caps of bottled drinks. When the cap is removed, the probiotic powder is released and blended into the drink. The powder can also contain taste and color component.
Sticks In powdered drinks packed in sachets, the probiotics are mixed with the powder. This results in a practical “on the go” solution for the consumption of probiotics that do not require refrigeration.
Ready-to-eat-food In a prepared meal, probiotics can be included in a “ProbiPac”, where the active culture is mixed with, for example, spices, croutons, or a bag of grated probiotic cheese that can be poured over the ready meal after it has been heated in the oven.
Confectionary Microencapsulated probiotic powder can be mixed into different confectionary products such as chewing gum.