Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and probiotic bacteria obtained by a process comprising the step of growing the bacteria in a medium comprising GOS, such composition having the effect of boosting the synbiotic effect of the probiotic bacteria with the GOS. Health benefits of the probiotic bacteria as obtained by such a fermentation process are also contemplated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition or to a kit of compositions comprising Bifidobacterium longum subsp longum and Lacto-N-tetraose (LNT) for use in increasing microbiota activity, for improving engraftment and/or survival of Bifidobacteria, such as B. longum subsp. longum, for promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, such as for promoting the growth of Streptococcus salivarius, for treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions in the gut, for preventing and/or treating infections, for improving immunity and/or for improving oral health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.

Abstract: A composition includes at least one carrier containing a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. Such a composition can be used for protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution. A culture powder, a process of making the culture powder, and products containing the culture powder are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and probiotic bacteria obtained by a process comprising the step of growing the bacteria in a medium comprising GOS, such composition having the effect of boosting the synbiotic effect of the probiotic bacteria with the GOS. Health benefits of the probiotic bacteria as obtained by such a fermentation process are also contemplated.

Abstract: A composition includes at least one carrier containing a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. Such a composition can be used for protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution. A culture powder, a process of making the culture powder, and products containing the culture powder are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.