Ingredient

Culture Milk

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers use culture milk to produce fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese, and …

What it is

Culture milk, also known as starter culture, is a liquid or powder containing live bacteria or yeasts. These microorganisms are used to ferment milk or other ingredients, producing desirable flavors and textures.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use culture milk to produce fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese, and to develop specific flavors in other foods. It acts as a key ingredient in the fermentation process, contributing to the characteristic taste and consistency of these products.

Health notes

Culture milk is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The live microorganisms in culture milk are often considered beneficial probiotics, though specific health benefits can vary. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated starter cultures, and they are widely used globally.

Allergen info

Culture milk is derived from milk, which is one of the FDA's nine major allergens. Therefore, it is not considered vegan-safe.

Products containing Culture Milk

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VERMONT CREAMERY Clover Blossom Honey Goat Cheese, Clover Blossom Honey Cheese 286kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 14.3Carbs

Kraft Heinz Foods Company Three Cheese Mini Bagels With Mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack Cheeses And Tomato Sauce, Three Cheese Pizza 227kcal 8.0Protein 5.7Fat 36.4Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, 100% Pure Beef 1/3 Pound Patties With Swiss Cheese & Mushroom Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 258kcal 15.2Protein 20.5Fat 2.0Carbs Sugarloaf Mountain Sunlight Vineyard LLC Momma B's, Mac & Cheese, Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Spicy Pepper Jack, Spicy Pepper Jack Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 90% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 26% DV per serving 191kcal 10Protein 12.7Fat 9.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Herb Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 155kcal 6.4Protein 8.2Fat 14.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 173kcal 8.2Protein 9.6Fat 14.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 177kcal 8.6Protein 9.6Fat 14.1Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Uncured Bacon! & Shallot, Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving 173kcal 7.7Protein 9.6Fat 14.6Carbs Kracker Enterprises LLC Culinary Crisps, Asiago Cheese Other Snacks 357kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 57.1Carbs H E Butt Grocery Company Au Gratin Potatoes Vegetable and Lentil Mixes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 7.1Protein 3.6Fat 75Carbs Popcorn, Indiana LLC Popcorn, Indiana, Aged White Cheddar Popcorn Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 50Carbs RT Wholesale, LLC. Food Evolution, Small Garden Salad Deli Salads 112kcal 1.1Protein 11.2Fat 5.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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