Home
›
Lactobacillus Helveticus
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.
Found in
41 products
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.
Scan it before you buy it
Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.
Get the app