Product Overview
Saccharomyces boulardii is a unique, non-pathogenic probiotic yeast, distinct from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium bacterial species found in most probiotic formulas. Originally isolated from lychee and mangosteen fruit, it has a long history of use as a dietary supplement for digestive support, and its yeast biology gives it characteristics that differ meaningfully from bacterial probiotics.
Because it is a yeast rather than a bacterium, S. boulardii is naturally resistant to antibiotics, which has made it a popular choice among consumers looking to support gut flora during or after antibiotic use, and it is generally supplied as a freeze-dried powder encapsulated for shelf-stable, room-temperature storage.
How Brands Use Saccharomyces Boulardii
- Marketed as a probiotic alternative or complement for consumers using antibiotics
- Positioned for travel-related digestive support and general gut-balance maintenance
- Appeals to consumers seeking a probiotic distinct from standard bacterial-strain products
- Typically dosed in CFU (colony-forming units) rather than milligrams, verified by certificate of analysis
- Shelf-stable freeze-dried format supports simpler storage and distribution than refrigerated probiotics
Private label buyers request Saccharomyces boulardii as a differentiated addition to a probiotic lineup, often alongside standard multi-strain bacterial probiotics, to give their catalog a more complete gut-health offering. Because it is a distinct organism from bacterial probiotics, it is generally formulated and labeled as a standalone product rather than blended into multi-strain bacterial capsules.
Buyers should request documentation of the specific strain and CFU guarantee (at time of manufacture and through expiration), as well as confirmation of shelf-stable storage conditions, since these vary by supplier and production process.
Health Genesis Corporation encapsulates Saccharomyces boulardii at our FDA-registered, GMP-certified, NSF-certified facility in Davie, Florida. As a family-owned manufacturer with 25+ years in the supplement industry, we help brands add differentiated probiotic SKUs to their line with low minimum order quantities and in-house label design support.
How is Saccharomyces boulardii different from Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium probiotics?
S. boulardii is a probiotic yeast, not a bacterium, which gives it a different biological profile, including natural resistance to antibiotics, distinguishing it from the bacterial strains found in most standard probiotic formulas.
Does this probiotic need to be refrigerated?
This formula uses a freeze-dried, shelf-stable form of S. boulardii designed for room-temperature storage and distribution, though we recommend storing any probiotic product in a cool, dry place away from direct heat.
What CFU count and MOQ apply to a private label order?
CFU count is specified per formula and verified by certificate of analysis at manufacture; minimum order quantities are kept accessible for growing brands. Contact us for current specifications on this ingredient.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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