The ARM & HAMMER™ brand is pleased to announce that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its innovative work on Bacillus subtilis and methods for increasing the production of protocatechuic acid (PCA) from polyphenols. The patent is numbered US 12,364,718 B2.
The New Patent
This new patent covers the unique use of Evolved Probiotics™ Bacillus subtilis 1579 in the biotransformation of polyphenols such as quercetin to PCA. The inventive use of this strain is set to enhance the dietary supplement, food and beverage space by providing a new and innovative way to increase the multitude of benefits that dietary polyphenols have to offer.
“The ARM & HAMMER™ brand is leading the charge in the biotransformation probiotic space. Our focus is to unlock the full potential of the foods we eat by increasing bioavailability of the polyphenols in our daily diet,” said Amy Wescott, Operations Manager at Arm & Hammer Performance Products. “This patent is a testament to our commitment to innovation and our dedication to advancing the probiotic industry.”
The development of this patented use of Evolved Probiotics™ Bacillus subtilis 1579 underscores the Arm & Hammer brand’s position at the forefront of probiotic innovation.
For more information about this notable patent and other innovations by Arm & Hammer Performance Products, please visit https://www.ahperformance.com/products/evolved-probiotics/.
ARM & HAMMER Performance Products is part of Church & Dwight’s Specialty Products Division, the B2B engine behind its legendary bicarbonate products and beyond.
Press inquiries should be directed to Marlena Hidlay, Director of Marketing & Innovation at marlena.hidlay@churchdwight.com.