Istitut Rossel

Institut Rosell is a Canadian company spesializing in the selection, development, production and marketing of probiotic formulations for human nutrition and health.

Experts in live micro-organisms, Institut Rosell undertakes ambitious research programs so as to better understand the properties, modes of action beneficial effects on health of these probiotic formulations since 1934.

Officially incorporated in 1934, Institut Rosell has given rise to significant discoveries in the fields of microbiology and nutrition over the years. In 1962, the company applied the freeze drying process to lactic bacteria, thereby extending the use of probiotics to food supplements. Subsequently, it focused its attention on developing its expertise in order to meet the formidable challenge of preserving the shelf life of microorganisms. In 1998, Institut Rosell joined Lallemand Group Inc., while continuing to pursue its technological research objectives. In 2001 and 2002, the company’s efforts were recognized with the presentation of Frost and Sullivan Awards for the application of enteric coating technology to lactic bacteria capsules, thus conferring such organisms with improved resistance to gastric acidity (Stomach Acid Resistance).