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INDEX THT company history... 03 Your bacteria producer... 04 Probiotics - pure culture... 05 Probiotics - formulations and finished products... 06 Packaging services... 06 Tailor made... 07 Prolactys... 08 Global market... 09 Quality commitment... 10-11 Applications fields... 12-13-14 Notes... 15 2
THT COMPANY HISTORY THT is a Belgian company specialized into the selection and the production of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for health ingredients application (probiotics) and for food-processing (meat starters and bio-protection starters) The company was founded in 1991 by Pr. Philippe Thonart (University of Liège). THT offers hundreds of probiotics formulations including more than 30 bacteria s strains. THT s strains catalogue is becoming more and more important. These strains were selected for their technological and health benefit properties. THT exports towards more than 30 countries all around the world. For more than 20 years, THT has developed a unique know-how to control steps of selections and productions. The company got ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications in December 2014, which means permanent efforts to take into account costumers requirements, to implement continuous improvement and to release safe products. THT is member of Prayon group since 2008. 1991 2008 2004 3
YOUR BACTERIA PRODUCER PROBIOTICS for healthcare products STARTER AND PROTECTIVE CULTURES More than 25 years of experience More than 30 different species Sales in more than 30 countries worldwide One of the few European producers in the lactic ferment sector Multiple genus Bifidoacteria, Lactobacillii, Lactoccocus, Enterococcus, Streptocuccus, Bacillus... From pure cultures to finished products Several thousand formulas Flexibility : from small quantities such as 1 kg to multiple tons 4
PROBIOTICS PURE CULTURE THT selects and produces the largest range of probiotics bacteria (Bifidus, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, etc. - even your own strain under toll manufacturing agreements!) and yeasts (S. boulardii). These are live microorganisms in freeze-dried, powdered form used as health ingredients to maintain intestinal balance, provide immune enhancement, protect women from urinary tract infections, etc. Genus Species 1 Bifidobacterium adolescentis 2 Bifidobacterium bifidum 3 Bifidobacterium breve 4 Bifidobacterium infantis 5 Bifidobacterium animalis 6 Bifidobacterium lactis 7 Bifidobacterium longum 8 Bifidobacterium pseudolongum 9 Enterococcus faecalis 10 Enterococcus faecium 11 Lactobacillus acidophilus 12 Lactobacillus brevis 13 Lactobacillus bulgaricus 14 Lactobacillus casei 15 Lactobacillus crispatus Genus Species 16 Lactobacillus farciminis 17 Lactobacillus fermentum 18 Lactobacillus gasseri 19 Lactobacillus helveticus 20 Lactobacillus paracasei 21 Lactobacillus plantarum 22 Lactobacillus reuteri 23 Lactobacillus rhamnosus 24 Lactobacillus salivarius 25 Lactococcus lactis 26 Streptococcus thermophilus 27 Oenococcus oeni 28 Saccharomyces boulardii 29 Bacillus coagulans 30 Bacillus subtilis natto 5
PROBIOTICS Formulations and finished products We may supply probiotics in pure cultures, blends or full packaging service. We deliver quickly, offer the best prices and can even handle small volumes. Bacterial strains are usually mixed together in order to develop the right formulation for different probiotics market segments (intestinal flora, immune enhancement, vaginal flora, etc.). We can develop formulations with other active ingredients. Such as prebiotics fibers (inulin, FOS, GOS, XOS), digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, etc. THT is always open discuss multi-ingredient formulations with our partners. Its approach allows you to make claim regarding the healthy effects of THT products. PACKAGING SERVICE Full private label THT offers you several forms of packaging. Come and ask us for more details. 6
TAILOR MADE Caps customisation Caps in bulk (types) Caps in bulk (size) Caps colors Minimal Order Quantity Pricing Gelatin 00 ( 500 mg of powder) White ivory From 50.000 caps (in certain case) Vegetal (Vcaps) 0 (390 to 430 mg) Transparent 100.000 caps Gastro-resistant (DR caps) 1 (270 to 300 mg) Colored 250.000 caps Others Others Others To 500.000 caps (& more) Blisters customisation Blister in bulk Blister options Minimal Order Quantity Pricing 10 caps Caps size 00, 0 or 1 From 3.000 units 15 caps Anti-moisture system 10.000 units 20 caps Aluminium foil printing (1 color or more) 20.000 units Others Others To 35.000 units (& more) Jars customisation Plastic HDPE (size) Glass (size) Colored jars In options Minimal Order Quantity Pricing 100 ml (20 to 30 caps) 120 ml (30 to 90 caps) 200 ml (90 to 120 caps) 60 ml (10 to 20 caps) 120 ml (20 to 30 caps) 175 ml (30 to 120 caps) Transparent Anti-moisture jars 1.000 units for HDPE pots Smocked Colored top 3.000 units for glass pots Colored Inner seal protection Others Others Others Sleeve, Labelling 5.000 units for anti-moisture jars Sticks and sachets customisation Sticks size (alu/pe) Sachets size (alu/pe) In options Minimal Order Quantity Pricing 1 g (19x85mm) 5 g (60x80mm) Easy open system From 100.000 units 2 g (19x100mm) 10 g (60x80mm) Inerte gaz injection (N 2 ) 300.000 units 2,5 g (19x100mm) 15 g (60x80mm) Printing 3 colors (or more) 500.000 units Others Others Others To 1.000.000 units (& more) Final packaging customisation 3 different printing qualities Size adapted Others 7
PROLACTYS Our brand new product Improvement of the intestinal transit Protection of the mucosa Enhancement of the immune system 8
GLOBAL MARKET Customer summary THT is present in more than 30 different countries BUSINESS PARTNERS 9
QUALITY COMMITMENT Quality is a key factor in delivering value to our customers by meeting their needs and providing solutions to their problems. As a flexible company, we want our customers around the world to feel secure in the knowledge that our products and services meet their diverse quality requirements. Description Powder of freeze-dried dietary microorganisms Food supplement for adult healthy people Allergens free - Color: White to beige - Dry matter >92% Composition Microbial powder X % Corn maltodextrin 1-X % All microbial strains produced by THT are safe for immunocompetent people (QPS species - biohazard level: 1) / Warning. Concentrations are given for isolated strains before blending. Concentrations of microbial blends may give concentration values lower than the sum due to technical limitations. Specifications Total mesophilic aerobes* ISO 4833-1 <20000 cfu/g Enteric bacteria BRD-07/24-11/13 RAPID Entero <100 cfu/g Total coliforms ISO 4832 <100 cfu/g Yeasts and moulds NF V08-509 <100 cfu/g Escherichia coli ISO 7251 <1 cfu/g Salmonella sp BRD-07/11-12/05 Short Protocol <1 cfu/25g Coagulase + staphylococci ISO 6888.3 <1 cfu/g Listeria monocytogenes BRD-07/0-09/98 <1 cfu/25g * Other than lactic acid bacteria 10
QUALITY COMMITMENT Heavy metals specifications Mercury : <0.1 mg/kg - Lead : < 3.0 mg/kg - Cadmium : > 1.0 mg/kg - Arsenic : < 1.0 mg/kg Standard packaging In the range 0-3 kg : PE-alu / 3-150 kg : LDPE+OPET / > 150 kg: LDPE+LDPE Details and other solutions on request Storage Storage under dry and cool conditions (preferably -20 C; 5 C otherwise). Shelf-life : 2 years TDS (Technical Data Sheet) - MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Allergen statements (100% gluten free) - Food Grade statement GMO statement - BSE-TSE statement Nanoparticules statement - Radiation statement Nutritional Data - Dopant ingredients (Wada list) Possibility of Kosher and Halal certificate THT is certified ISO 9001 & 22000 (by DNV) Our product can be certified in certain cases suitable for vegetarians/vegans Our product can be certified in certain cases organic by Certisys: www.certisys.eu 11
APPLICATIONS FIELDS FEED CHEESE DAIRY Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus farciminis Enterococcus faecium Pediococcus acidilactici Saccharomyces cerevisae Bacillus sp Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus paracasei Lactoccocus lactis Bifidobacterium sp Lactobacillus sp Lactococcus lactis Streptocuccus thermophilus INTESTINAL HEALTH IMMUNOMODULATION MIND MODULATION Bifidobactrium an lactis Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifdobacterium breve Bifidobacterium longum Lactobacilus acidophilus Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus reuteri Lactobacillus plantarum Bifidobacterium sp Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus rhamnosus Streptococcus thermophilus Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium longum Lactobacillus brevis Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus salivarius CHOLESTEROL CONTROL LACTOSE INTOLERANCE DENTAL CARE Bifidobacterium breve Lactobacillus fermentum Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus reuteri Bifidobacterium sp Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus bulgaricus Streptococcus thermophilus Possibility to add lactases Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus rhamnosus Lactobacillus salivarius 12
APPLICATIONS FIELDS WEIGHT GAIN WEIGHT LOSS YOGURTS Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus fermentum Saccharomyces cerevisae Lactobacillus gasseri Lactobacillus plantarum YOGURT ENRICHMENT Lactobacillus bulgaricus Streptococcus thermophilus YOGURT ENRICHMENT Others lactic ferments WOMEN CHILDREN ADULTS Bifidobacterium longum Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus brevis Lactobacillus crispatus Lactobacillus gasseri Lactobacillus rhamnosus Bifidobacterium bifidum Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium longum Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus helveticus Lactobacillus paracasei Lactobacillus rhamnosus Bifidobacterium sp Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus rhamnosus STABILITY STATEMENT Half-life: T (1/2) of our lyophilized strains Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli More than 24 months at -20 C and below Between 6 to 12 months at 5 C Some variabilities can appear between species and batches. Please remember that we are working with alive micro-organisms. Our strains have to be stored in cool and dry place with no light exposition (excepted for Bacillus species) Studies and technical aspects for all our strains are available on demand. Don t hesitate to contact us! 13
APPLICATIONS FIELDS HUMAN APPLICATIONS IMMUNE SYSTEM DIGESTIVE SYSTEM INTOLERANCES WOMEN ADULTS BUCCAL FLORA DENTAL CARE CHOLESTEROL CONTROL CHILDREN OTHERS (MOOD,BRAIN,SKIN,...) OTHER APPLICATIONS MEAT STARTERS FEED CHEESE OTHER FOOD PROCESSING APPLY (SALMON, BAKERY, DAIRY...) 14
NOTES THT CONTACT info@tht.be - sales@tht.be 15
Contact THT CREALYS SCIENCE PARK Rue Camille Hubert, 17 5032 Gembloux - Belgium +32 (0)81 719 920 +32 (0)81 719 929 info@tht.be www.tht.be THT is a Belgian company and a member of the Prayon Group. Founded in 1882, the Prayon Group now comprises more than 20 companies focusing primarily on phosphates. It has four production sites - in Engis and Puurs (Belgium), Les Roches de Condrieu (France) and Augusta (United States) - employing a total workforce of 1,119. 16