Expo East New Products In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Cranberry, probiotics formulations join Kyo-Dophilus line: Product launches at the Natural Products Expo East trade show and conference, Oct. 13-16 in Boston, include Wakunga of America's debut of two probiotic formulations. Kyo-DophilusProbiotics plus fiber "provides 1 billion live cells from three different probiotic strains to replenish and restore natural flora," the Mission Viejo, Calif., company says. In addition to probiotic strains L. gasseri, B. bifdum and B. longum, the product also contains prebiotic inulin fiber for intestinal support. The firm suggests a retail price of $19.95. Wakunga also introduces Kyo-Dophilusplus Cranberry Extract designed to promote urinary tract and intestinal health. It contains probiotics and the patented Bio-Shield technology "that protects the cranberry from destruction by gastric acid, allowing it to be absorbed through the intestinal wall," the company says. The product, with a suggested price of $21.95, is shelf stable and does not require refrigeration