从今以后，食品与饮料生产商可以在产品包装上注明：这种产品含有乳酸双歧杆菌HN019。乳酸双歧杆菌HN019有助改善肠道菌群，从而缓解便秘。

 

    据了解，再此之前，仅有酸奶、酸奶和膳食补充剂中添加HN019，才能声明有助改善肠道菌群并缓解便秘。

 

    部分原文报道如下：

 

    DuPont's probiotic strain registered for Foods with Function Claims in Japan, Until now, only drinkable yogurts, yogurts, and dietary supplements containing HN019 as a functional ingredient have been recognised for claims stating to improve microflora and aid constipation.

 

    The Foods with Function Claims was first introduced in Japan in April 2015. The Foods with Function Claims was first introduced in Japan in April 2015.

 

    The development means that food and drink manufaturers will be able to claim on-pack that: “This product contains Bifidobacterium lactis （HN019）。 Bifidobacterium lactis （HN019） is reported to improve defecation for those suffering from constipation by adjusting intestinal environment.”