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Lactobacillus Casei
Lactobacillus Casei
Also known as: L. casei
Safe
Lactobacillus casei has Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status from EFSA and a long history of safe use in fermented foods. It is widely studied as a probiotic with potential benefits for gut health and immune function in healthy people.
Found in
2,807 products
What it is
A species of lactic acid bacteria used as a probiotic and starter culture.
Fermentation, flavor development, probiotic activity; produces lactic acid.
Why it's flagged
- may pose risk in severely immunocompromised individuals (rare)
What regulators actually say
"Lacticaseibacillus casei (formerly Lactobacillus casei) is included in the QPS list with no safety concerns identified."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a starter culture/probiotic in fermented dairy
European Union — EFSA
QPS-listed (Qualified Presumption of Safety)
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