Ingredient

Culture Enzymes

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Role in food

Manufacturers use culture enzymes to aid in food processing, such as in cheese making …

What it is

Culture enzymes are proteins that speed up specific chemical reactions. They are often derived from microorganisms like bacteria or fungi, which are grown in a controlled environment. These enzymes are then purified and used in food production.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use culture enzymes to aid in food processing, such as in cheese making to help coagulate milk or in baking to improve dough texture. They can also be used to develop specific flavors and aromas in fermented foods.

Health notes

Culture enzymes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for their intended use in food. They are typically broken down during digestion and are not expected to have significant health effects at the levels found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated enzymes and set acceptable daily intakes.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, if the enzymes are produced using microbial strains grown on media containing allergens like milk or soy, trace amounts could potentially be present.

Products containing Culture Enzymes

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Byerly Foods International Lunds & Byerlys, Cheese Quiche Flaky Pie Crust Other Deli High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 48% DV per serving 270kcal 10.7Protein 18.9Fat 14.8Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Taylor Farms, Carrot & Cucumber With Feta Dill Dip Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables 65kcal 2.2Protein 3.3Fat 6.0Carbs Leblon Foods, Inc. Ecuatoriano Style Andean Cheese Cheese 250kcal 21.4Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Apple Smoked Bacon Topped With Spinach & Mushrooms Gourmet Thin Crust Flatbread Pizza, Apple Smoked Bacon Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 21% DV per serving 245kcal 14.1Protein 13.0Fat 15.8Carbs Laura Chenel's Chevre, Inc. Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Fresh Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese 250kcal 14.3Protein 17.9Fat 3.6Carbs Laura Chenel's Chevre, Inc. Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Fresh Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Cheese 250kcal 14.3Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs Gourmet Express LLC A Select Blend Of Linguine Pasta, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With Shrimp, Shrimp Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees 108kcal 6.7Protein 1.8Fat 16.5Carbs

Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of Rotini Pasta, Spinach And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Florentine Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 110kcal 6Protein 2.2Fat 15.5Carbs

Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of Linguine Pasta, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With Shrimp, Scallops And Imitation Crab, Seafood Medley Frozen Dinners & Entrees 115kcal 7.5Protein 2Fat 16Carbs

Gourmet Express LLC Blend Of Linguine Pasta, Broccoli, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms And A Creamy Alfredo Sauce With White Chicken Meat, Chicken Alfredo Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 106kcal 6.3Protein 2.2Fat 15.5Carbs IAM International,Inc. Vodka Jersey Tomato Sauce Tomatoes 64kcal 1.6Protein 4Fat 4.8Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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