Raw Material

Component

Protein ≥34%, Fat ≤1.5%, Moisture ≤4%, Lactose ≥50%

Microbial Limits

Total Plate Count ≤10,000 CFU/g, Salmonella/E. coli Negative

Additives

No antibiotics/hormone residues (FDA/EC compliant)

Supplier Qualification

Must hold BRCGS/IFS Food certification with full traceability (batch no. + production date + farm origin)

Audit Frequency

Annual on-site audits + quarterly documentation reviews

Contingency

Minimum 2 backup suppliers to ensure <5% supply disruption risk

Purity

Sucrose ≥99.9%, Glucose DE Value ≥95%

Sterilization

Heat-treated (85°C/30min) + aseptic filling

Storage

Humidity ≤50%, light-proof sealed containers

Supplier Preference

Bonsucro-certified sustainable mills prioritized

Testing Management

Third-party (Such as SGS) reports required per batch

Transport

Dedicated food-grade tankers at ≤25°C

Viability

Freeze-dried powder ≥1×10^11 CFU/g, recovery rate ≥90%

Purity

No microbial contamination (mold/yeast <10 CFU/g)

Stability

Viability loss <1%/month at 4°C

Exclusive Supply

Directly from Yakult Central Institute, no external procurement

Cold Chain

-20°C deep-frozen transport with real-time temperature records

Contingency

Global backup strain banks (Japan/Philippines/Netherlands)

Food-Grade

Complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1640 (total migrants ≤10mg/dm²)

Safety

BPA/phthalate-free

Eco-Friendly

♻️ recyclable

Supplier Audit

ISO 14001 certification mandatory

Batch Control

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) reports per batch

R&D Collaboration

Joint development of bio-based PS (target: 30% by 2030)