X-SEED® Shield
An innovative solution to improve probiotic yields during lyopreservation and extend product stability throughout shelf-life.
Maintaining the viability and stability of probiotic bacteria during freeze-drying and lyopreservation is a challenge for manufacturers. With consumers and regulators focusing more on end of shelf-life cell counts too, it is becoming more important to minimise the degradation of cells over time.
Traditional protectants such as sugars do not always provide sufficient protection against product loss so Ohly has developed a yeast-based solution which will work alongside those protectants to help probiotic manufacturers optimise their yields with a natural, clean-label approach.
Key Benefits of X-SEED® Shield
- Improves post-drying yield by helping to reduce cell damage associated with freezing
- Reduces degradation of cells during shelf life and improves overall product stability thanks to antioxidant protection during freeze drying
- Supports post-drying cellular recovery by providing nutrients and RNA/DNA precursors for metabolic reactivation
Provide protection throughout the preservation process
X-SEED® Shield works during the freeze-drying process to combat oxidative stress, water loss and cellular damage from ice crystals. Then, it continues to act during the recovery phase by providing free amino acids, peptides and DNA/RNA precursors to promote cellular repair and metabolic reactivation.
X SEED® by Ohly, fermentation solutions you can rely on
Achieving robust growth, reproducible performance and efficient production requires a thorough understanding of microbial nutrition and process conditions.
Drawing on decades of fermentation expertise with PRECISION EXTRACTION® technology, Ohly develops yeast-based bionutrients that help manufacturers optimise microbial growth and fermentation performance across a wide range of applications. Our specialists work closely with customers to understand their strains, media requirements and production objectives, providing technical guidance and nutrient solutions tailored to specific process needs.
Supported by stringent quality standards and advanced manufacturing capabilities, the X-SEED® by Ohly portfolio is designed to deliver consistent composition and reliable performance, helping customers reduce variability, improve process efficiency and scale with confidence.
Find out more
Our specialist team can help you find the right bionutrient solution for your fermentation process. Just get in touch and we will be happy to help. Or, if you would like to try X-SEED® Shield for yourself, we can send you a free sample.