Bacterial Cheese Culture
What is Bacterial Cheese Culture?
Bacterial cheese culture refers to specific strains of bacteria used in cheesemaking. These bacteria are intentionally added to milk to start the fermentation process, which is crucial for developing the characteristic flavor, texture, and aroma of cheese. They consume lactose (milk sugar) and produce lactic acid, which helps to coagulate the milk proteins and preserve the cheese.
Is Bacterial Cheese Culture a major allergen?
Bacterial cheese cultures themselves are not a major allergen.
What is Bacterial Cheese Culture used for?
Bacterial cheese cultures are essential for producing most types of cheese, from cheddar and mozzarella to brie and blue cheese.
Is Bacterial Cheese Culture safe?
Bacterial cheese cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Bacterial cheese cultures are essential for producing most types of cheese, from cheddar and mozzarella to brie and blue cheese. They are added by manufacturers to initiate the fermentation process, contributing to the unique flavor profiles and textures of dairy products. They are primarily found in cheeses and foods that contain cheese, such as frozen breakfast sandwiches and biscuits.
Health notes
Bacterial cheese cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The bacteria used are typically non-pathogenic strains that play a vital role in food fermentation. International bodies like the WHO/FAO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated many bacterial cultures used in food production. No significant health concerns are associated with the consumption of foods containing these cultures at typical levels.
Allergen info
Bacterial cheese cultures themselves are not a major allergen. However, they are often used in the production of cheese, which is derived from milk. Therefore, if a food contains cheese made with bacterial cultures, it may contain milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
Foods that contain Bacterial Cheese Culture
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Topco Associates, Inc.
Hatch Chile Huevos Rancheros Homestyle Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, With A Spicy Hatch Chile Salsa, Green And Red Peppers, Tomatoes And Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Bowl, Hatch Chile Huevos Rancheros
High in sodium — 25% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 80% DV per serving
136kcal
6.6Protein
8.6Fat
8.1Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Sausage & Gravy Hearty Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, And Crumbled Pork In A Savory Gravy With Cheddar Cheese Sprinkled On Top. Breakfast Bowl, Sausage & Gravy
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 60% DV per serving
172kcal
6.6Protein
11.6Fat
10.1Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Sausage Hearty Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Crumbled Pork Sausage In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breakfast Bowl, Sausage
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 63% DV per serving
177kcal
7.1Protein
11.6Fat
11.1Carbs
Topco Associates, Inc.
Meat Lovers Hearty Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs, Crumbled Pork Sausage And Bacon In A Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Breakfast Bowl, Meat Lovers
High in sodium — 33% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 61% DV per serving
172kcal
7.6Protein
11.6Fat
11.1Carbs
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