Designed for stability & performance
Unlike conventional probiotic cells, spore-forming probiotics can form highly resistant bacterial endospores, providing enhanced stability during processing and storage.
A versatile probiotic ingredient
Bacospore® is designed for use in nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and functional foods, where probiotic stability and consistent delivery are important. Bacospore® is standardized based on viable spore count, with a documented potency of up to 300 billion viable spores per gram, ensuring a consistent and measurable level of spore-forming probiotic organisms.
What makes Bacospore® different.
Strain-specific identity
Bacospore® contains Heyndrickxia coagulans (formerly Bacillus coagulans), identified as MTCC 25308 | ATCC PTA-126364, ensuring precise strain identification and traceability.
Naturally resilient spores
Its protective endospores provide natural resistance to environmental stresses, supporting stability during processing, storage, and gastrointestinal transit.
Precision fermentation & quality
Produced through controlled fermentation and standardized for viable spore count, with quality specifications covering strain identity, potency, moisture, microbiological purity, and heavy metals.
Multifunctional research potential
Research on MTCC 25308 explores gastrointestinal, metabolic, and cellular-protective activities, highlighting its potential for diverse nutraceutical and functional-food applications.
At a glance.
- Strain-specific Bacillus coagulans MTCC 25308
- Also identified as Heyndrickxia coagulans
- Deposited as MTCC 25308 and ATCC PTA-126364
- Gram-positive, rod-shaped and spore-forming
- Standardized to viable spore count
- Up to 300 billion viable spores per gram
- Stable spore format for nutraceutical development
- Water-soluble powder
- Produced through controlled fermentation
- GMO-free and BSE/TSE-free
- Non-irradiated · not treated with ETO
- Two-year shelf life
Specifications at a glance.
| Specification | Bacospore® details |
|---|---|
| Microorganism | Heyndrickxia coagulans (formerly Bacillus coagulans) |
| Strain | MTCC 25308 |
| Additional deposit | ATCC PTA-126364 |
| Commercial grade | Bacospore® |
| Potency / Standardization | Up to 300 billion viable spores/g |
| Manufacturing process | Controlled fermentation |
| Carrier / Excipient | Tapioca-derived maltodextrin |
| Appearance | Light brown to dark brown powder with characteristic odour |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| GMO status | GMO-free |
| BSE/TSE status | BSE/TSE-free |
| Processing | Non-irradiated; not treated with ETO |
The Bacospore® specification also establishes limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, plus limits for yeast and mould, Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Where Bacospore® fits.
Dietary supplements
Capsules, tablets, and other daily probiotic formats.
Sachets & powder blends
Easy-to-use probiotic powders and formulation blends.
Digestive health
Formulations designed to support digestive and gastrointestinal wellness.
Gut microbiome support
Products focused on maintaining a healthy microbial balance.
Immune support
Formulations supporting normal immune function through gut health.
Functional foods & nutrition
Incorporation into functional foods and nutritional products.
Metabolic wellness
Applications exploring the relationship between gut microbiota and metabolic wellness.
Multi-strain probiotic formulations
Can be combined with compatible probiotic strains for specialized formulations.
Its spore-forming nature, water solubility and high viable count provide formulation flexibility. Compatibility, processing survival and viable count through end of shelf life should be validated in the finished product.
