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Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus
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Lactobacillus species are widely used as starter cultures and probiotics with a long history of safe use in food. Multiple species have GRAS status in the US.
Found in
409 products
What it is
Genus of lactic-acid bacteria used as starter cultures and probiotics in fermented foods.
Fermentation, acidification, probiotic ingredient.
What regulators actually say
"GRAS Notice Inventory includes multiple Lactobacillus species notices with no questions from FDA."
"Several Lactobacillus species are recommended for the QPS list by EFSA."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS for multiple Lactobacillus species via GRAS notices; long history of safe use in food fermentation
European Union — EFSA
Multiple Lactobacillus species hold Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status from EFSA
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