A DELIVERY VEHICLE FOR PROBIOTIC BACTERIA COMPRISING A DRY MATRIX OF POLYSACCHARIDES, SACCHARIDES AND POLYOLS IN A GLASS FORM AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

摘要

The disclosure relates to a solid glass matrix of polysaccharide, saccharides and polyols as delivery vehicle for preservation and post gastric administration of a probiotic. The delivery vehicle is capable of releasing the probiotic at their site of action. The present invention further includes methods of making and using the solid glass matrix delivery vehicle of the invention.