Spray Drying of Lactic acid bacteria
Application Note Mini Spray Dryer B-290 Lactic acid bacteria
Spray drying is a commonly used process in the food industry for the production of powders with improved shelf life, stability, and convenience. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are a group of microorganisms commonly found in fermented foods such as yogurt, cheese, and sauerkraut. Spray drying of LAB is a widely used technique to produce powders that can be used as probiotics or in the production of fermented food products.
The main areas of spray drying of LAB include the food industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the animal feed industry. In the food industry, spray-dried LAB are used as a probiotic supplement to improve gut health and as a starter culture in the production of fermented food products. In the pharmaceutical industry, spray-dried LAB are used as a delivery system for drugs and as a treatment for gastrointestinal disorders. In the animal feed industry, spray-dried LAB are used as a probiotic supplement to improve animal health and performance.
Overall, spray drying of LAB has a wide range of applications and is a crucial process for the manufacturing of high-quality probiotics and other products in various industries.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
