PROBIOTICS One bar or one serving of cereal contains at least 1 billion colony-forming units (CFUs). The strain exists in a live yet dormant state in the bar and cereal until ingested, allowing the probiotics to survive without refrigeration. Chr. Hansen supplies the BB-12 strain, as well as Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG. The latter is documented for its stimulating effect on the human immune system, according to Lars Bredmose, senior director of dairy health. "These probiotics come in freeze-dried form and should be applied to a high-fat solid carrier to ensure survival in a shelf-stable baked product like cereal bars or biscuits," he said. "Chocolate is a good carrier since it protects the probiotic cultures from water activity during shelf life. The exact application method may vary from product to product, so we advise our customers Some clinical studies have shown certain strains of probiotics to not only assist with gut health but also weight loss. Cibo Vita Inc. The ART & SCIENCE of FLAVOR 82 Baking & Snack February 2020 / www.bakingbusiness.com Creating successful products starts with the right ingredients. That's why we're so passionate about creating mouth-watering flavors consumers love. We've perfected the art and science of delivering winning taste solutions. See how Fuchs can help you make something special: fuchsna.com.http://www.fuchsna.com https://www.instagram.com/fuchsnorthamerica/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuchs-north-america https://twitter.com/FuchsNA https://www.pinterest.com/fuchsnorthamerica/ http://www.bakingbusiness.com