Bifidus
What is Bifidus?
Bifidus is a type of bacteria, often referred to as Bifidobacterium. It is a common inhabitant of the human gut and is naturally found in fermented foods. It is typically added to foods as a live culture.
Is Bifidus vegan?
Bifidus is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Bifidus a major allergen?
Bifidus itself is not one of the 14 major allergens.
What is Bifidus used for?
Bifidus is added to foods primarily for its probiotic properties, aiming to contribute to a healthy gut microbiome.
Is Bifidus safe?
Bifidus is not an additive and is not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Bifidus is added to foods primarily for its probiotic properties, aiming to contribute to a healthy gut microbiome. It is most commonly found in dairy products like yogurts, particularly those marketed as 'live' or 'probiotic'.
Health notes
Bifidus is not an additive and is not listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. As a live bacterial culture, it is consumed as part of the food matrix. Some research suggests that consumption of live Bifidobacterium strains may contribute to gut health, though evidence can be mixed and more research is ongoing. EFSA has evaluated various strains of Bifidobacterium for specific uses, such as in infant formula, and has established safety for those specific applications.
Allergen info
Bifidus itself is not one of the 14 major allergens. However, it is often found in dairy products, which are a major allergen.
Foods that contain Bifidus
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