Microbial culture
Microbial culture is not a marker of ultra-processing. It is one of the markers Open Food Facts uses to classify a food as processed (NOVA group 3).
What it is and why it counts
Microbial cultures ferment foods such as yoghurt, cheese and sourdough.
Preservation and traditional processing
Preservatives, enzymes and cultures keep food safe or carry out traditional processes such as fermentation. Open Food Facts counts them as signs of processing (group 3), not ultra-processing.
Where it turns up
Microbial culture appears in 96 of the 40,000 products on this site (0%).
Products containing microbial culture
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Eggs soude vide
Starbucks · 21 oz
NOVA group
4
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Mix snack mix
NOVA group
4
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Parmesan & Romano Cheese
Kraft · 227g
NOVA group
3
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Mozzarella cheese
Simply Nature
NOVA group
3
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Doritos Nacho cheese
Fritolay · 2 3/4 oz
NOVA group
4
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Tempeh mediterranean pieces
Better Nature
NOVA group
4
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Mozzarella cheese
Kraft · 1lb
NOVA group
3
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Soft-ripened cheese
President
NOVA group
3
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Cheetos
Frito
NOVA group
4
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Maple & almond multigrain flakes
Freedom · 400g
NOVA group
4
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100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
Kraft · 85 g
NOVA group
3
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Naturally Fermented Kimchi
Jongga · 42.3oz (1.2kg)
NOVA group
4
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Miyoko's creamery fresh vegan mozzarela
Miyoko's Creamery · 8 oz
NOVA group
4
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Santa fe style with chicken salad kit for one
Kroger
NOVA group
4
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whisps
Arthur schuman · 269 g
NOVA group
3
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Kraft Zip Pak Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 Ounce
Heinz Kraft
NOVA group
3
- doritos NOVA group 4
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Tempeh
Tofurky · 87 g
NOVA group
4
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Sandwich crackers, real peanut butter
NOVA group
4
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Goldfish Mix, Xtra Cheddar + Prezel
Goldfish
NOVA group
4
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Vermont Sharp, Hand Selected Premium Cheddar Cheese
Cabot · 8 oz
NOVA group
3
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Glacier Ranch tortilla chips
Great Value · 311g
NOVA group
4
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Freeze Dried Pasta Primavera
Mountain House · 4.80 OZ (135g)
NOVA group
4
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Nacho Cheese Sauce
Trenton Farms · 63 g
NOVA group
4
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Toast & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Keebler
NOVA group
4
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100% grated parmesan cheese
Great Value · 16 oz
NOVA group
3
- Extra Sharp Cheddar Old Croc NOVA group 3
- Gouda cheese, gouda NOVA group 4
- Thin and crispy pizza NOVA group 3
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Sour Cream & Onion
Popchips · 5 oz
NOVA group
4
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Potato Chips Parmesan Garlic
Kettle Brand
NOVA group
4
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Organic roasted vegetable pizza
Trader Joes · 456 g
NOVA group
3
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Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
Park Street Deli · 16 oz
NOVA group
4
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Farmers' Tasty Natural Cheese Slices - 45 pack
Bega · 750g
NOVA group
3
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Cream Cheese
Westacre · 250g
NOVA group
4
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Green Spanakopita
Trader Joe's
NOVA group
4
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Roasted Nut Bars Yoghurt
Nice & Natural · 6 bars 192g
NOVA group
4
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Kombucha
NOVA group
4
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Organic extra cheesy cheddar bunnies snack crackers
Annie's Homegrown
NOVA group
4
- Organic Cream Cheese 365 Everyday Value NOVA group 4
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Synerchi Live Kombucha - Rasberry & Rosehip
Synerchi Kombucha · 330ml
NOVA group
4
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The Pizza Lunchly
MrBeast
NOVA group
4
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Veggie Puffs Crispy Taco
Garden
NOVA group
4
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Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar
Simply Nature
NOVA group
4
- ABC Veggie Bites Good Health Kids NOVA group 4
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Everything Almond Flour Crackers
Savoritz · 3.5 oz
NOVA group
4
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President brie triple creme
President · 18 oz
NOVA group
3
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Baked snack crackers
Pepperidge Farm · 30 oz
NOVA group
4
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Good Thins The Cheese One-Three Cheese
Nabisco
NOVA group
4
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Feta cheese chunk
Athenos · 8 oz
NOVA group
3
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Spinach artichoke dip
Member's Mark
NOVA group
4
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White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
NOVA group
4
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Original Cream Cheese
Philadelphia · 48 oz
NOVA group
4
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Frito Lay Classic Mix
Frito Lay · 54 x 1 oz
NOVA group
4
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Fresh Mint Tic Tac
Tic Tac
NOVA group
4
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Mexican street corn tortilla chips
Late July Snacks
NOVA group
4
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Annie's organic cheddar squares
Annie's
NOVA group
4
- Fresh cream, butter, fresh garlic & parmigiano-reggiano cheese NOVA group 4
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Genoa salame
Primo Taglio · 4 oz
NOVA group
4
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Organic Kombucha Key Lime
VitaLife · 16oz
NOVA group
3