CULTURES DIVISION

cultures@danisco.com
www.danisco.com

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Valid from: August 31, 2011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 206693-8.0EN Material no. 50431

CHOOZIT™ MA 4001 LYO 5 DCU

CHOOZIT™ Cheese Cultures

Description Composition

Freeze-dried concentrated lactic starter for the direct Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis
vat inoculation of milk and milk bases. Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar. diacetylactis
Streptococcus thermophilus
Usage levels Carrier:
Sucrose
Product Dose Maltodextrins
soft cheese 5 - 10 DCU / 100 l of vat
milk
semi-hard cheese 5 - 10 DCU / 100 l of vat Properties
milk
quark type 2.5 - 5 DCU / 100 l of vat - Heterofermentative farmhouse culture with a
milk mesophilic predominance.
sour cream 2.5 - 5 DCU / 100 l of vat - Direct vat inoculation.
milk A phage alternative is available on request.
The quantities of inoculation indicated should be considered as
guidelines. Supplement cultures may be required depending on
technology, fat content and product properties desired.
Physical/chemical specifications
We do not accept any liability in case of undue application.
Quantitative/Activity standard
Directions for use Test medium:
Sterilised reconstituted milk (10% solids)
Store at temperature < 4 °C in dry atmosphere. When Heated 20 min at 110 °C. Standardised to pH 6.60
stored at negative temperature, keep the sachet at Temperature: 30 °C
room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before Inoculation rate: 6.25 DCU / 100 l
opening. If not, the performance of the culture is Delta pH: 0.9
affected. Prolonged exposure at room temperature will Time to reach the delta <= 6 hours
reduce performances. Check before use that the pH:
culture is in powder form. Add directly to the
manufacturing milk as soon as the agitation blades of
the vat are covered with milk. Avoid foam and air Microbiological specifications
introduction in the milk.
Important recommendations: Microbiological quality control - standard values and
If the product has formed a solid mass, it should be methods
discarded. To keep bacteriophage contamination
Non-lactic acid bacteria < 500 CFU/g
under control, ensure plant and equipments are
Enterobacteriaceae < 10 CFU/g
cleaned and disinfected with appropriate products at
Yeasts and Moulds < 10 CFU/g
regular intervals to limit bacteriophage concentration
Enterococci < 100 CFU/g
level. Avoid any system that brings back part of end
Clostridia spores < 10 CFU/g
products to the beginning of the processing line in
Coagulase-positive < 10 CFU/g
order to limit phage propagation.
staphylococci
We do not accept any liability in case of undue
Listeria monocytogenes neg. / 25 g
application.
Salmonella spp. neg. / 25 g
Analytical methods available upon request

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.
CULTURES DIVISION
cultures@danisco.com
www.danisco.com

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Valid from: August 31, 2011

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 206693-8.0EN Material no. 50431

CHOOZIT™ MA 4001 LYO 5 DCU

CHOOZIT™ Cheese Cultures

Storage Allergens

18 months from date of production at <= 4 °C Below table indicates the presence of the following
allergens and products thereof:
Yes No Allergens Description of components
Packaging X wheat
other cereals
Sachets made with three layers of material X
containing gluten
(polyethylene, aluminium, polyester). The following X crustacean shellfish
information is printed on each sachet: product name,
X eggs
pack size, batch n° and shelf life.
X fish
X peanuts
Quantity X soybeans
milk (including
X used as fermentation nutrient*
Selling unit: 1 carton containing 50 sachets. lactose)
X nuts
X celery
Purity and legal status X mustard
X sesame seeds
CHOOZIT™ MA 4001 LYO 5 DCU complies with all sulphur dioxide and
X
EU food legislations. sulphites (> 10 mg/kg)
X lupin
Other local regulations should always be consulted
X molluscs
concerning the status of this product, as legislation
regarding its use in food may vary from country to * used as fermentation nutrient. Danisco has determined that
country. fermentation nutrients are outside the scope of US and EU food
allergen labelling requirements.
Local regulation has always to be consulted as allergen labelling
requirements may vary from country to country.
Safety and handling

SDS is available on request. Additional information

ISO 9001 certified

Kosher status ISO 22000 certified
FSSC 22000 certified
KOSHER O-U-D

GMO status
Halal status
CHOOZIT™ MA 4001 LYO 5 DCU does not consist
certified by Halal Food Council of Europe (HFCE) of, nor contains, nor is produced from genetically
modified organisms according to the definitions of
Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 and Regulation (EC)
1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 22 September 2003.

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.