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Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum
Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum
Also known as: Lactobacillus arabinosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, L. plantarum
Low concern
L. plantarum has a long history of safe use in fermented foods and holds Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status from EFSA.
Found in
276 products
What it is
A lactic acid bacterium (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) used as a probiotic and starter culture.
Fermentation, probiotic, biopreservation.
Why it's flagged
- caution in immunocompromised individuals
What regulators actually say
"Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is included in the QPS list of biological agents intentionally added to food."
"Multiple GRAS notices for Lactobacillus plantarum strains have received 'no questions' letters."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS via notice (multiple GRN)
European Union — EFSA
QPS
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