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Cultures Enzymes

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Role in food

Cultures are essential for making fermented foods like yogurt and cheese, developing unique flavors …

What it is

Cultures are live microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, used in food production. Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions. They can be naturally present in foods or added during processing.

Why it's used

Cultures are essential for making fermented foods like yogurt and cheese, developing unique flavors and textures. Enzymes are used in baking to improve dough, in cheesemaking to coagulate milk, and in juice production to clarify liquids. They act as processing aids to improve food quality and yield.

Health notes

Cultures used in fermented foods are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Enzymes used as processing aids are also typically GRAS or approved food additives. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many enzymes and cultures, often setting acceptable daily intakes or noting they are not specified. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of foods containing these ingredients.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, some cultures are derived from dairy (e.g., milk used for cheese cultures), and some enzymes might be produced using allergens as a substrate, though the final enzyme product is usually purified.

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MURRAY BRIDGE Sharp Cheddar Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 411kcal —Protein 32.1Fat 0Carbs KITCHEN COOKED Spicy Louisiana Style Tangy Hot Sauce Flavored Potato Chips, Spicy Louisiana Style Tangy Hot Sauce Chips, Pretzels & Snacks High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving —kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 57.1Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Tortilla Chips, Ranch Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Lance, Bolds, Cracker Sandwiches, Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger Crackers & Biscotti 487kcal 7.7Protein 23.1Fat 64.1Carbs Labree's Bakery Inc Labree's Bakery, Iced Red Velvet Roll Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 391kcal 3.5Protein 16.1Fat 58.6Carbs Leblon Foods, Inc. Dominicano Style Edam Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 500kcal 35Protein 40Fat 0Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Lance, Bolds, Cracker Sandwiches, Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger Crackers & Biscotti 487kcal 7.7Protein 23.1Fat 64.1Carbs DB Mail Order- Di Bruno Bros., LLC Smoky Cheddar Snack Mix, Smoky Cheddar Other Snacks 536kcal 14.3Protein 35.7Fat 46.4Carbs Tomales Bay Foods Inc. Chimney Rock Organic Cheese, Chimney Rock Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 321kcal 17.9Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Tomales Bay Foods Inc. Triple Cream Mt Tam Organic Cow's Milk Cheese, Triple Cream Cheese High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 429kcal 14.3Protein 42.9Fat 0Carbs Hart Food Products Inc. Three Cheese Chicken And Rice With Broccoli Tender White Meat Chicken, Three Cheese Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 127kcal 4.9Protein 4.2Fat 16.9Carbs Tomales Bay Foods Inc. Devil's Gulch Organic Cheese, Devil's Gulch Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 321kcal 17.9Protein 28.6Fat —Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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