Key beneficial properties
Lactobacilli are a genus of lactic acid bacteria whose strains are traditionally used in the fermentation of food raw materials and as a functional component of dietary supplements
Lactic acid fermentation
Lactobacilli produce lactic acid during fermentation, which is used in the manufacture of fermented dairy and other fermented products.
Starter culture
Strains of the genus Lactobacillus are used as starter cultures in food formulations and fermented dairy products.
Support for normal digestion
Participates in lactic acid fermentation and is used in supplements intended to support the normal functioning of the digestive system.
Technological stability of strains
Lactobacillus strains demonstrate resistance to cultivation conditions, allowing them to be used in a wide range of manufacturing processes.
Importance for the Body’s Daily Functioning
Probiotic microorganisms are natural representatives of the human microbiota and traditional food fermentation cultures used in dietary supplements.
Depending on the genus, they colonise different parts of the digestive tract or are used outside the body in the production of fermented foods.
They serve as core cultures for a wide range of fermented products, including fermented dairy products, cheeses and silage, as well as probiotic dietary supplements.
For industrial use, the key parameters include strain stability during cultivation, resistance to processing conditions such as temperature, pH and freeze-drying, and compliance with CFU requirements.
Strain-specific characteristics determine whether a culture is suitable for a particular production process.
01.Fermentation Activity
Produce organic acids that affect the pH of the fermentation environment
02.Strain-Specific Stability
Resistance to cultivation and storage conditions varies between strains
03.Compatibility in Formulations
Used individually or in combination with other probiotic cultures
04.Controlled Concentration and Properties
Viability is confirmed through laboratory testing at every stage of production; specific parameters depend on the genus and strain
Why choose Lactobacillus from BTU Pharma?
We offer biomass produced through a complete manufacturing cycle with quality control at every stage — from strain cultivation to finished raw material for industrial use
Complete manufacturing cycle
Cultivation and stabilisation of biomass at our own production facilities.
Quality control
Laboratory control of culture purity and CFU count at every stage.
Scientific support
Selection of strains in cooperation with microbiologists according to the customer’s requirements.
Flexible supply formats
Live biomass, freeze-dried material, concentrate, lysates and cell-free supernatants — subject to agreement.
Strains we grow
Industrial applications of Lactobacillus spp. biomass
Food industry
Starter cultures for fermented dairy products, fermented beverages and fermented vegetables.
Agriculture
A component of biological products for forage ensiling and improving soil fertility.
Pharmaceutical industry
Raw material for the production of dietary supplements based on lactic acid cultures.
Veterinary industry
A component of feed additives intended to support digestion in farm animals.
Cosmetology
We supply raw materials in three formats — live Lactobacillus biomass, lysates and cell-free supernatants (filtrates) — for the production of skincare cosmetics designed to influence the balance of the skin microbiome.
Environmental applications and waste processing
Used in fermentation processes for the treatment and processing of organic waste.
Planning to Purchase or Develop a Lactobacillus-Based Product?
Lactobacillus is one of the most widely used genera of probiotic microorganisms in the food, pharmaceutical and veterinary industries. Strains of this genus are traditionally used in the production of fermented dairy products, silage and as core cultures for dietary supplements.
BTU Pharma carries out full-cycle cultivation of lactobacilli biomass — from strain cultivation to a ready-to-use raw material form. Production includes laboratory control of the concentration of viable cells (CFU) and complies with the requirements of Order No. 1114 of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine regarding dietary supplements.
Benefits of working with BTU Pharma:
- More than 25 years of experience in cultivating probiotic microorganisms
- Deposited strains with confirmed origin
- Flexible supply formats: concentrate, freeze-dried material, bulk and OEM
- Laboratory quality control at every stage of production
Contact our B2B department to discuss technical requirements and supply volumes.