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Lactobacillus Helveticus

Also known as: L. Helveticus

Safe

Lactobacillus helveticus is widely used as a dairy starter culture and probiotic. EFSA includes it on the QPS list, indicating no safety concerns.

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What it is

Lactobacillus helveticus, a lactic acid bacterium used as starter culture.

Starter culture for fermented dairy.

What regulators actually say

"Lactobacillus helveticus is included on the QPS list of biological agents."

"Lactobacillus species are common starter cultures for fermented foods."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Common starter culture for cheese; recognised as safe for fermented dairy.

European Union — EFSA

Lactobacillus helveticus on EFSA QPS list.

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