P.L. Thomas to Represent Ganeden Biotech's Unique Probiotic

08/01/08 Ganeden Biotech and P. L. Thomas (PLT) have announced that PLT will represent GanedenBC30, (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086) to the food and beverage industries.

GanedenBC30, a patented probiotic with self-affirmed GRAS status, has many healthful benefits and applications. This superior probiotic ingredient maintains viable cells after surviving harsh manufacturing processes such as high pressure, high heat and cold conditions. It has a long shelf life, low use level, and does not need to be refrigerated. GanedenBC30 can be baked, boiled, frozen and squeezed into virtually any food and beverage application. GanedenBC30 is Kosher certified.

GanedenBC30, is shielded by a natural organic layer which protects the probiotics cells, not only during extreme manufacturing processes, but also from acids in the stomach. This protection allows the cells to remain viable through the intestine, multiply and produce results.

Andy Lefkowitz, Ganeden's President and CEO, commented: "Partnering with an industry leader such as PLT will enable us to broaden the applications of GanedenBC30 into more functional foods and beverages. The experience, knowledge and high standard of quality that P.L. Thomas brings to the table further support our commitment to provide a superior probiotic ingredient."

Paul Flowerman, President of PLT, notes: "Until we were introduced to GanedenBC30, we did not believe that a probiotic could be a viable ingredient in mainstream, high volume foods and beverages because every strain we looked at was so fragile. The self-affirmed GRAS status, cost effectiveness and survivability under harsh processing conditions make GanedenBC30 a revolutionary product uniquely suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications. We are proud to partner with the Ganeden Biotech team, who add a strong commitment to science, intellectual property, and safety to their passionate efforts to make GanedenBC30 an industry standard."

Established in 2006, Ganeden Labs is the licensing and development division of Ganeden Biotech, making proprietary, patented probiotic technology available for use in innovative products in a wide range of industries. Ganeden maintains an extensive intellectual property portfolio with patent and trademark protection for an array of technologies all over the world. GanedenBC30 and its related patents are available for license in a wide variety of applications.