Probiotic powder
Live bacteria fermentation is a relatively primitive form. Because the special strains of probiotics themselves actually taste unpleasant, many products will add some seasonings to make the flavor taste better.
Advantages: Aluminum bag packaging has better light-proof properties and can effectively block air, increase the survival of live bacteria, is easy to carry , and can accommodate more bacterial powder.
Disadvantages: Some products add flavorings to make them taste better, such as: juice powder, sucrose, etc.
Probiotic capsules
The probiotic powder is wrapped with a layer of capsule material to block some of the unpleasant odors of the probiotics, but it cannot block oxygen and moisture.
Advantages: It makes probiotics less susceptible to the digestive environment, blocks the unpleasant smell of probiotics , and is convenient to take.
Disadvantages: The capsule shell is easily affected by moisture and comes into contact with oxygen. In addition, due to the size of the capsule, the number of bacteria in a single capsule is limited.
Probiotic tablets
Because live bacteria are relatively fragile, and the tablet production process requires high temperature, high pressure, and adhesives to extrude and form (adhesives account for about 90% of the total), live bacteria are easily killed in the process.
In addition, due to volume limitations, the number of bacteria that can be contained in each tablet is limited.
advantage:
- Easy for adults to swallow
shortcoming:
- Because tablet production requires high temperature and high pressure, the production process can easily cause the death of live bacteria.
- Contains excipient ingredients required for the process, such as adhesives.
Probiotic drops
Probiotic drops are made by mixing probiotic powder with oil. However, probiotic powder is water-soluble and incompatible with oil, easily settling at the bottom of the bottle. Therefore, it is recommended to shake the product thoroughly before consumption. Common probiotic drops for infants and young children primarily use oil to coat the probiotics, minimizing their potential for environmental impact.
advantage:
- Protected by oil, it can reduce the activity of live bacteria affected by the environment
- Easy for infants and young children to eat
shortcoming:
- Probiotic powder cannot be dissolved in oil and easily settles to the bottom. Even if it is shaken evenly each time, the amount of probiotics that may drip out may be different.
- Repeated use may affect the stability of the external environment
