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A new peer-reviewed study supported by Tate & Lyle and APC Microbiome Ireland introduced the Synbiotic Potential Score (SPS), a screening tool for identifying effective combinations of probiotics and prebiotic fibres for gut-health products.

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Who
Tate & Lyle, APC Microbiome Ireland, Dr. Harriët Schellekens, Dr. Clare Leonard
What
A new peer-reviewed study supported by Tate & Lyle and APC Microbiome Ireland introduced the Synbiotic Potential Score (SPS), a screening tool for identifying effective combinations of probiotics and prebiotic fibres for gut-health products.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:29:17 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
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Why
The tool aims to streamline early-stage development of synbiotic products, reduce trial-and-error, and help bring more targeted innovations to market faster.
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This innovation provides a more rigorous, science-driven approach to developing gut health products, potentially accelerating the availability of effective synbiotics that combine probiotics and prebiotics for digestive and metabolic support. It could shift the industry towards precision-designed synbiotics, moving away from generic combinations.

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