Verified Probiotic Identity and Potency

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NOW probiotic products are verified using the RiboPrinter® Microbial Characterization System. This automated molecular method provides speed, accuracy, reproducibility and reliability when identifying bacterial strains. NOW scientists utilize this powerful, cutting-edge tool to guarantee the identity, potency, and purity of the bacterial strains used in our probiotic products. The RiboPrinter® is also capable of identifying unknown bacterial contaminants.

Microbial and Allergen Contaminants Testing

Probiotic Raw Materials

With the RiboPrinter® system NOW is able to test incoming probiotics to verify their identity and potency prior to being released for production. NOW created a reference database for all their probiotic strains used in their blends.

This means NOW can guarantee the potency, purity and safety of all NOW probiotic products.

Other Raw Materials

Some raw materials are at increased risk for bacterial contamination due to factors that can include country of origin, length of time in transit, natural vulnerabilities, and more. In these instances, NOW microbiologists use the RiboPrinter® to identify unknown bacteria isolated from raw materials. This allows us to rapidly and accurately assess a raw material’s safety.

In instances where contamination with unwanted bacteria is detected, the raw material in question is immediately quarantined, removed from production flow, and returned to the vendor for further assessment.

Other Finished Goods

If bacterial contamination is ever suspected or indicated in non-probiotic finished products, the RiboPrinter® helps NOW technicians identify all bacterial strains present, allowing them to quickly assess whether a product is indeed contaminated.

NOW is Committed to Product Safety and Quality

In today’s rapid supply and replenishment marketplace, the ability to identify bacterial contamination prior to introduction into the consumer supply chain is essential. With the RiboPrinter® can accurately identify probiotic bacteria and other unknown bacterial contaminants.

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