A probiotic claim is easier to investigate when you retain organism names, units and the point at which the count is guaranteed. A large headline count without those details is incomplete.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Identity | Record listed organisms as printed. |
| Quantity | Keep CFU and its per-gram or per-serving basis. |
| Timing | Ask whether the claim applies at manufacture or through shelf life. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
Record product details, quotes or unanswered questions. Notes stay in this tab; download them before leaving.
Record listed organisms as printed.
Keep CFU and its per-gram or per-serving basis.
Ask whether the claim applies at manufacture or through shelf life.
A practical example
Two labels with different counting bases need conversion and matching timing before their numbers can be compared.
Before you decide
A count alone does not demonstrate a particular health outcome.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.