Ingredient

And Live And Active Cultures

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Role in food
Manufacturers add live and active cultures to fermented dairy products to aid in the …

What it is

These are live microorganisms, often bacteria and yeasts, that are added to foods like yogurt and kefir. They are naturally present in fermented foods and are often introduced through starter cultures during the food production process. The specific strains used can vary widely.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add live and active cultures to fermented dairy products to aid in the fermentation process, which develops flavor and texture. They are also added for their potential health benefits, as they are considered probiotics. They are most commonly found in yogurt, kefir, and some cheeses.

Health notes

Live and active cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in foods. Some specific strains are studied for their potential benefits as probiotics, which are live microorganisms that may confer a health benefit when consumed in adequate amounts. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated the safety and efficacy of certain probiotic strains. Research into the specific health effects of different strains is ongoing, and evidence can vary.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, if the cultures are added to a dairy product like yogurt, the final product will contain milk, which is a major allergen.

Products containing And Live And Active Cultures

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Darigold, Inc. Darigold, Lowfat Yogurt With Probiotic Cultures, Strawberry Yogurt 88kcal 3.5Protein 0.7Fat 18.1Carbs REDWOOD HILL FARM Cultured Goat Milk Kefir, Vanilla Yogurt High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 83kcal 3.3Protein 3.3Fat 10.4Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Green Valley Organics, Whole Milk Yogurt, Vanilla, Vanilla Yogurt High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 88kcal 3.5Protein 3.5Fat 10.6Carbs Tyson Foods, Inc. Caramel Flavored Greek 2% Milkfat Yogurt , Caramel Yogurt 107kcal 10Protein 2Fat 11.3Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Strawberry Lactose Free Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Strawberry Yogurt High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 93kcal 8Protein 1.7Fat 10.7Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Blueberry Whole Goat Milk Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt 82kcal 2.9Protein 2.6Fat 12.3Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Vanilla Bean Lactose Free Greek Whole Milk Yogurt, Vanilla Bean Yogurt High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 118kcal 7.7Protein 4.1Fat 12.3Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Blueberry Lactose Free Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Blueberry Yogurt 87kcal 8Protein 1.7Fat 10.7Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Plain Lactose Free Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Plain Yogurt 73kcal 10Protein 2Fat 4.7Carbs Plain Lactose Free Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Plain Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Plain Lactose Free Greek Lowfat Yogurt, Plain Yogurt 76kcal 9.4Protein 2.1Fat 4.1Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Plain Lactose Free Greek Whole Milk Yogurt, Plain Yogurt High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 94kcal 8.8Protein 5.3Fat 4.1Carbs Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, LLC Plain Lactose Free Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Plain Yogurt 53kcal 9.4Protein 0Fat 2.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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