Calcium Citrate And Live And Active Yogurt Cultures

Calcium citrate is a mineral salt that provides calcium. Live and active yogurt cultures are beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, used to ferment milk into yogurt. These cultures are essential for the texture and tangy flavor of yogurt.

Calcium citrate is often added to fortify foods with calcium, especially dairy products like yogurt. The live and active yogurt cultures are the key ingredients that transform milk into yogurt through fermentation, giving it its characteristic taste and texture. They are primarily found in various types of yogurt.

Calcium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a nutrient supplement and acidity regulator. Live and active yogurt cultures are considered beneficial for gut health by many health organizations, although specific health claims require FDA approval. JECFA has evaluated calcium citrate and established an acceptable daily intake. No specific ADI has been set for yogurt cultures as they are considered food components.