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Milk Ferment

Low concern

Fermented milk products are safe, traditional foods and may have probiotic benefits. Contain milk allergens and lactose (often partly digested by cultures).

Found in

82 products

What it is

Milk that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria or other cultures.

Flavor, acidification, probiotic delivery.

Why it's flagged

milk allergen
lactose content (variable)

What regulators actually say

"Standards of identity for fermented milk products including yogurt and cultured milks are established."

21 CFR 131 — ecfr.gov

"Milk is a major food allergen."

FDA FALCPA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted as food (21 CFR 131); milk allergen labeling required

European Union — EFSA

Permitted as food

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