Ingredient

Pasteurized Milk Cheese Cultures

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cheese cultures to dairy products to produce or enhance cheese flavor and …

What it is

These are live or inactive microorganisms, usually bacteria, used to make cheese. They are added to milk to start the fermentation process, which develops the characteristic flavor, texture, and aroma of cheese. Cultures can be specific strains chosen for particular cheese types.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cheese cultures to dairy products to produce or enhance cheese flavor and texture. They are essential for making most types of cheese, including those found in pizzas, deli items, and lunch combinations.

Health notes

Cheese cultures are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are considered beneficial by some for gut health, though scientific consensus on specific health benefits is still developing. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated similar microbial cultures used in food production.

Allergen info

Cheese cultures are derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Pasteurized Milk Cheese Cultures

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Biscuit FRESH & EASY Biscuit Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 347kcal 8Protein 20Fat 33.3Carbs PUBLIX Sub Mini Meal Lunch Snacks & Combinations High in sodium — 46% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 214kcal 8.0Protein 6.3Fat 31.5Carbs Pre-Peeled Fruit, Inc. Meatlover Pepperoni, Bacon, Ham, & Sausage Pizza, Meatlover Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 292kcal 15.0Protein 14.2Fat 25.7Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Pinwheel Platter With Turkey Breast & Havarti Cheese, Turkey Breast & Havarti Cheese Other Deli High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 216kcal 13.5Protein 12.8Fat 12.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Three Cheese Skillet Dinner Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 324kcal 8.8Protein 1.5Fat 64.7Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Thin Crust Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 250kcal 10.1Protein 10.1Fat 29.7Carbs Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Country Line, Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Pizzeria Style Medium Crust Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 244kcal 8.2Protein 11.1Fat 25.9Carbs Lamb Weston Sales, Inc. Alexia, Italian 3 Cheese Sourdough Frozen Bread & Dough 256kcal 11.6Protein 4.7Fat 39.5Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Mac & Cheese With Buffalo Style Chicken Other Deli High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 165kcal 8.8Protein 9.4Fat 12.3Carbs The Kroger Co. Cheese Flavored Corn Sticks, Pretzels, Rice Crackers, Rye Chips, Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks & Garlic Breadsticks Snack Fusion Traditional Blend, Cheese Other Snacks 438kcal 9.4Protein 15.6Fat 68.8Carbs Stuffed Mini Rigatoni In A Marinara Sauce With Hidden Vegetables Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Tomato, Carrot And Butternut Squash, Stuffed In A Marinara Sauce With Hidden Vegetables Target Stores Stuffed Mini Rigatoni In A Marinara Sauce With Hidden Vegetables Made With Ricotta & Romano Cheeses, Tomato, Carrot And Butternut Squash, Stuffed In A Marinara Sauce With Hidden Vegetables Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 128kcal 4.8Protein 3.1Fat 19.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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