Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi , Sorry, this took so long. Here is a copy of GI ProHealth (who make Progurt) reply to my e-mail: " How long does your yogurt starter last a. If refrigerated b. if left at room temperature c. can it be frozen? Dear Ms. Trenholm, a. If refrigerated: for up to 1 year or until the expiration date. Keep the bottle cap tightly secured/screwed on the bottle and maintain the desiccants (to help with moisture control) so that the probiotics don't take up moisture. b. If left at room temperature: Generally there will be minimal loss in the potency of the starter if it is left out of refrigeration for short periods of time. Remember that heat and humidity are the killers of these friendly flora so those are the conditions to be careful about because they will adversely affect the potency and long-term stability of these probiotics. c. Can it be frozen? My understanding is that since all of the probiotic strains are in a freeze dried and " sleeping " state that they can be maintained in both the refrigerator as well as the freezer without adversely affecting their viability. Once the probiotics are mixed with liquids or come in contact with the wet mucosal membrane of the mouth, stomach and intestinal tract, they figuratively " wake-up " and begin their activities. Some people will purchase additional bottles of the probiotics and/or starters (especially during the winter when it is cold) and keep one bottle in refrigeration and the reminder in the freezer. Those in the freezer are considered very stable and once they are taken out, opened up and put in the refrigerator, they will likely have a year potency from that time on. " Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC mom of SCD 31 mos Hi- Can anyone who's using the Progurt starter tell me how long it lasts before it goes bad? I need to place an order, but first want to make sure that I'll be able to use the whole thing, even if I only make yogurt every 2 weeks. Thanks! mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 6 weeks For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hi , Sorry, this took so long. Here is a copy of GI ProHealth (who make Progurt) reply to my e-mail: " How long does your yogurt starter last a. If refrigerated b. if left at room temperature c. can it be frozen? Dear Ms. Trenholm, a. If refrigerated: for up to 1 year or until the expiration date. Keep the bottle cap tightly secured/screwed on the bottle and maintain the desiccants (to help with moisture control) so that the probiotics don't take up moisture. b. If left at room temperature: Generally there will be minimal loss in the potency of the starter if it is left out of refrigeration for short periods of time. Remember that heat and humidity are the killers of these friendly flora so those are the conditions to be careful about because they will adversely affect the potency and long-term stability of these probiotics. c. Can it be frozen? My understanding is that since all of the probiotic strains are in a freeze dried and " sleeping " state that they can be maintained in both the refrigerator as well as the freezer without adversely affecting their viability. Once the probiotics are mixed with liquids or come in contact with the wet mucosal membrane of the mouth, stomach and intestinal tract, they figuratively " wake-up " and begin their activities. Some people will purchase additional bottles of the probiotics and/or starters (especially during the winter when it is cold) and keep one bottle in refrigeration and the reminder in the freezer. Those in the freezer are considered very stable and once they are taken out, opened up and put in the refrigerator, they will likely have a year potency from that time on. " Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC mom of SCD 31 mos Hi- Can anyone who's using the Progurt starter tell me how long it lasts before it goes bad? I need to place an order, but first want to make sure that I'll be able to use the whole thing, even if I only make yogurt every 2 weeks. Thanks! mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 6 weeks For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Thanks so much Sheila. I'd actually emailed the company but they reply... so I was hoping someone who used the product could tell me what their packaging says... but this is better! I really appreciate it! > Hi , > > Sorry, this took so long. > > Here is a copy of GI ProHealth (who make Progurt) reply to my e- mail: > > " How long does your yogurt starter last > a. If refrigerated > b. if left at room temperature > c. can it be frozen? > > > Dear Ms. Trenholm, > a. If refrigerated: for up to 1 year or until the expiration date. Keep the bottle cap tightly secured/screwed on the bottle and maintain the desiccants (to help with moisture control) so that the probiotics don't take up moisture. > b. If left at room temperature: Generally there will be minimal loss in the potency of the starter if it is left out of refrigeration for short periods of time. Remember that heat and humidity are the killers of these friendly flora so those are the conditions to be careful about because they will adversely affect the potency and long-term stability of these probiotics. > c. Can it be frozen? My understanding is that since all of the probiotic strains are in a freeze dried and " sleeping " state that they can be maintained in both the refrigerator as well as the freezer without adversely affecting their viability. Once the probiotics are mixed with liquids or come in contact with the wet mucosal membrane of the mouth, stomach and intestinal tract, they figuratively " wake-up " and begin their activities. > > Some people will purchase additional bottles of the probiotics and/or starters (especially during the winter when it is cold) and keep one bottle in refrigeration and the reminder in the freezer. Those in the freezer are considered very stable and once they are taken out, opened up and put in the refrigerator, they will likely have a year potency from that time on. " > > Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC > mom of SCD 31 mos > > > > Hi- > Can anyone who's using the Progurt starter tell me how long it lasts > before it goes bad? > > I need to place an order, but first want to make sure that I'll be > able to use the whole thing, even if I only make yogurt every 2 > weeks. > > Thanks! > > mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 6 weeks > > > > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Thanks so much Sheila. I'd actually emailed the company but they reply... so I was hoping someone who used the product could tell me what their packaging says... but this is better! I really appreciate it! > Hi , > > Sorry, this took so long. > > Here is a copy of GI ProHealth (who make Progurt) reply to my e- mail: > > " How long does your yogurt starter last > a. If refrigerated > b. if left at room temperature > c. can it be frozen? > > > Dear Ms. Trenholm, > a. If refrigerated: for up to 1 year or until the expiration date. Keep the bottle cap tightly secured/screwed on the bottle and maintain the desiccants (to help with moisture control) so that the probiotics don't take up moisture. > b. If left at room temperature: Generally there will be minimal loss in the potency of the starter if it is left out of refrigeration for short periods of time. Remember that heat and humidity are the killers of these friendly flora so those are the conditions to be careful about because they will adversely affect the potency and long-term stability of these probiotics. > c. Can it be frozen? My understanding is that since all of the probiotic strains are in a freeze dried and " sleeping " state that they can be maintained in both the refrigerator as well as the freezer without adversely affecting their viability. Once the probiotics are mixed with liquids or come in contact with the wet mucosal membrane of the mouth, stomach and intestinal tract, they figuratively " wake-up " and begin their activities. > > Some people will purchase additional bottles of the probiotics and/or starters (especially during the winter when it is cold) and keep one bottle in refrigeration and the reminder in the freezer. Those in the freezer are considered very stable and once they are taken out, opened up and put in the refrigerator, they will likely have a year potency from that time on. " > > Sheila 46 mos SCD, 20 yrs UC > mom of SCD 31 mos > > > > Hi- > Can anyone who's using the Progurt starter tell me how long it lasts > before it goes bad? > > I need to place an order, but first want to make sure that I'll be > able to use the whole thing, even if I only make yogurt every 2 > weeks. > > Thanks! > > mom to ASD daughter, almost 4, SCD 6 weeks > > > > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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