First probiotic listed in Food Chemicals Codex

The first probiotic has had a monograph published in the Food Chemical Codex (FCC) by the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). This means there are now strain-specific standards for testing the identity, concentration and purity of the GanedenBC³⁰ (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086) probiotic.

According to Ganeden Biotech, the probiotic monograph is the first of its kind. Due to the unique characteristics of food ingredients made with live organisms and the variances between each probiotic strain, this monograph is specific to GanedenBC³⁰.

“The USP is a world-renowned, widely respected organisation whose commitment to science and the use of quality ingredients is recognised and respected around the world,” said Mike Bush, Ganeden Biotech’s senior vice president.

“We are honoured to receive the first monograph for a probiotic, as it further showcases the strong science supporting GanedenBC³⁰ and illustrates our commitment to the use of only high-quality ingredients in the global food and beverage industry.”

The USP standards are housed in the FCC, a reference guide with the vital measures and analytical methods to validate and determine the quality of food ingredients. The FCC monographs assist manufacturers in ensuring that ingredients are genuine, therefore assuring consumers of a safe food supply chain.

For more information about the USP and the FCC, visit www.usp.org.