從今以后，食品與飲料生產商可以在產品包裝上注明：這種產品含有乳酸雙歧桿菌HN019。乳酸雙歧桿菌HN019有助改善腸道菌群，從而緩解便秘。

 

    據了解，再此之前，僅有酸奶、酸奶和膳食補充劑中添加HN019，才能聲明有助改善腸道菌群并緩解便秘。

 

    部分原文報道如下：

 

    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.”