The DDS-1 strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus Potency: 10 Billion + CFU per gram unless otherwise specified (guaranteed at time of manufacture) Growth Medium: Vegetable based medium fortified with naturalproteoses, peptones, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, enzymes and growth promoting and stabilizing constituents. Finished Product: Pure Lactobacillus acidophilus in a base of maltodextrins, traces of other saccharides and hydrolyzed protein constituents, natural cryoprotectants and a proprietary stabilizer containing anti-oxidant vitamins. Microbial Purity: 99.9+% Salmonella: Negative Coliform: Negative Microscopic Examination: Normal Color: White to light tan Stability: Excellent (in the absence of moisture, air light and high temperature). During shipping and storage, the lower the temperature, the longer the shelf life; e.g., at 40 F, the product would be 100% stable for more than one year. At 50 to 60 F storage it may show a loss of only 5-25% over a period of 3 to 6 months. Above 60 F storage for short periods, the product would be fairly stable unless abused or subjected to high temperatures for extended periods or other detrimental factors. <<< Back to Products Page � Copyright 1997 Nebraska Cultures, Inc. All rights reserved.