Lactococcus Lactis Subsp
What is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp?
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is a type of lactic acid bacterium. These bacteria are commonly found in dairy products and are used in the fermentation process to produce a range of foods.
Is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp a major allergen?
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is a bacterium and not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp used for?
It is primarily used as a starter culture in the production of fermented dairy products like kefir and yoghurt.
Is Lactococcus Lactis Subsp safe?
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is not listed as a food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
It is primarily used as a starter culture in the production of fermented dairy products like kefir and yoghurt. Its activity contributes to the characteristic tangy flavour and texture of these foods.
Health notes
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is not listed as a food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is a naturally occurring microorganism found in fermented foods. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated lactic acid bacteria in general for their safety in food production. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming foods containing these bacteria at typical levels.
Allergen info
Lactococcus lactis subsp. is a bacterium and not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Therefore, it is not a significant allergen.
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