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Lactobacillus Ferment

Low concern

Lactobacillus ferment refers to ingredients produced by Lactobacillus fermentation. In foods, related Lactobacillus species are GRAS for use in fermented dairy.

Found in

43 products

What it is

Filtrate from fermentation of milk or substrate by Lactobacillus bacteria; INCI ingredient also used in food.

Fermentation byproduct; in cosmetics, conditioning agent.

Why it's flagged

composition can vary by manufacturer

What regulators actually say

"Lactobacillus species — listed among microorganisms used in food."

FDA Microorganisms list — fda.gov

"Lactobacillus spp. included on QPS list with no safety concern."

EFSA QPS — efsa.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Various Lactobacillus species GRAS for fermentation of foods.

European Union — EFSA

Lactobacillus species recognised under QPS list for use in foods/feeds.

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