Kefir Ferments
Also known as: kefir cultures, live kefir cultures, active kefir cultures, kefir grains microflora
Kefir cultures consist of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. The resulting fermented product may provide probiotic benefits.
What it is
Live microbial cultures (bacteria and yeasts) used to ferment milk into kefir, a probiotic dairy beverage.
Fermenting agent; provides probiotics.
What regulators actually say
"Kefir is a fermented milk beverage produced by symbiotic cultures of bacteria (Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter) and yeasts that confer probiotic properties."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS lactic acid bacteria cultures (e.g., 21 CFR 184.1538 nisin preparation; bacterial cultures generally permitted)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted starter cultures
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