Frost & Sullivan Lauds Ganeden for Probiotics

CLEVELANDGaneden Biotech Inc. received the 2008 North American Food and Beverage Probiotics Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan for the companys probiotic strain, GanedenBC30, and its incorporation into new food and beverage product categories. GanedenBC30 uses a spore to protect the probiotic from harsh manufacturing practices as well as the acidic environment of the gastrointestinal tract. Over the course of 2008, the beneficial bacteria was incorporated into products such as non-refrigerated nutrition bars, condensed soups, muffins and frozen yogurt.

The introduction of GanedenBC30 has certainly expanded the application of probiotics into product areas that were previously unavailable within food and beverage markets, said Dr. Deborah Cross, industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan. The number of products available has already been enhanced substantially in previously undeveloped sectors such as bakery and snacks.