Bifidobacterium longum is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped bacterium present in the human gastrointestinal tract and one of the 32 species that belong to the genus Bifidobacterium. It is a microaerotolerant anaerobe and considered to be one of the earliest colonizers of the gastrointestinal tract of infants.When grown on general anaerobic medium, B. longum forms white, glossy colonies with a convex shape.While B. longum is not significantly present in the adult gastrointestinal tract, it is considered part of the gut microbiota and its production of lactic acid is believed to prevent growth of pathogenic organisms.B. longum is non-pathogenic and is often added to food products.
Specific function:- Cytothesis and moisturizing.
- Gut-flora balance
- Helps fight intestinal tract illnesses, like IBS, IBD
- Protection against pathogens
- Assists in prevention of urinary tract infections
- Helps to build a superior immune system
- Anti-allergy
- Assists in the absorption of nutrients
- Suppresses occurrences of eczema
- Decreases antibiotic side effects
- Aids in dairy product digestion among the lactose-intolerant
- Decreases duration of diarrhea
- Medication, HealthCare, Dietary Supplements, in forms of capsules, tablet, sachets/strips, drops etc.
- Food applicated products, juices, gummies, chocolate, candies, bakeries etc.
- Dairy products, like yoghurts etc.
- Pets foods/Animal feed additives etc.
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Milk white to yellowish powder, no rancid caking, no peculiar smell, no smell | Dryer |
| Ash | ≤7.0% | Dryer |
| The total number of living bacteria | ≥1.0×1010cfu/g | CP2010 |
| Coliform | n=5,c=2,m=10,m=102 | CP2010 |