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Description Selected propionic acid bacteria culture.

Taxonomy Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermanii

Packaging Material No: Size Type

100121 10X5 U Pouch(es) in box

Physical Properties Color: Off-white to slightly reddish or brown

Form: Granulate

Application Usage
The culture is primarily used for the production of Swiss-type cheeses, such as
Emmental, Gruyère, Greve and similar types where the typical propionic acid aroma
and eye formation are desired. The culture is normally applied in combination with
lactic cultures, such as Streptococcus thermophilus , Lactobacillus helveticus,
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus and LD cultures. The culture ferments
lactate resulting in the formation of propionic and acetic acids and large amounts of
carbon dioxide. Propionic acid cultures grow slowly in milk and have a low proteolytic
activity.

Suggested dosage
5U culture is recommended to inoculate 5,000 to 25,000 l (11,350-57,000 lbs) milk
depending on the milk treatment, cheese technology, storage and size of cheese.

For Large size Propionic-type cheeses like Emmental, an average inoculation rate of 5U
for 10,000-25,000 l milk (22,700-57,000 lbs) is recommended.

For Small size Propionic -type cheeses like M aasdammer, an average inoculation rate of
5U for 5,000 to 10,000 l milk (11,350-23,000 lbs) is recommended.

However, specific usage rates should be determined experimentally before a new

application.

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Directions for Use

Remove cultures from the freezer just prior to use. Sanitize the top of the pouch with
chlorine. Open the pouch and pour the freeze-dried product directly into the
pasteurized product using slow agitation. Agitate the mixture for 10-15 minutes to
distribute the culture evenly. The recommended incubation temperature is
dependent on the application in which the culture is used. For more information on
specific applications see our technical brochures and suggested recipes.

Range Cultures in this series include PS-1 and PS-4/PS-40 (frozen and freeze-dried) and PS-
2/PS-20 (frozen).

Storage and handling < -18 °C / < 0 °F

Shelf life At least 24 months from date of manufacture when stored according to
recommendations.
At +5°C (41°F) the shelf life is at least 6 weeks.

Technical Data

Analytical Methods
References and analytical methods are available upon request.

Other Information

Flavor: High Sweet

Gas: High (CO 2)

Legislation Chr. Hansen's cultures comply with the general requirements on food safety laid down
in Regulation 178/2002/EC. Propionic bacteria are generally recognized as safe and can
be used in food, however, for specific applications we recommend to consult national
legislation.

The product is intended for use in food.

Food Safety Good M anufacturing Practise (GM P) is implemented in all plants manufacturing Chr.
Hansen cultures. Chr. Hansen has made a risk assesment of microbiological, physical
and chemical risks in our manufacturing and distribution plants for dairy, wine and
meat cultures. Control points (CP´s) and Critical Control Points (CCP´s) are based on
the risk assesment. A HACCP team as well as HACCP plans are established for each
plant.

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Labeling Suggested labeling "cheese ripening cultures", however legislation may vary, please
consult local legislation.

Trademarks Product names, names of concepts, logos, brands and other trademarks referred to in
this document, whether or not appearing in large print, bold or with the ® or TM
symbol are the property of Chr. Hansen A/S or used under license. Trademarks
appearing in this document might not be registered in your country, even if they are
marked with an ®.

Dietary status Kosher: Kosher Dairy Excl. Passover

Halal: Certified

Technical support Chr. Hansen's Application and Product Development Laboratories and personnel are
available if you need further information.

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GMO Information
In accordance with the legislation in the European Union* we can state that FD-DVS PS-4 does not contain GM Os and does
not contain GM labeled raw materials**. In accordance with European legislation on labeling of final food products** we can
inform that the use of FD-DVS PS-4 does not trigger a GM labeling of the final food product. Chr. Hansen's position on GM O
can be found on: www.chr-hansen.com/About us/Policies and positions/Quality and product safety.

* Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliamen t an d of the Coun cil of 12 M arch 2001 on the deliberate releas e in to the en viron men t of gen etically modified
organ is ms an d repealin g Coun cil Directive 90/220/EEC.
** Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliamen t an d of the Coun cil of 22 September 2003 on gen etically modified food an d feed.
Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliamen t an d of the Coun cil of 22 September 2003 con cern in g the traceability an d labelin g of gen etically
modified organ is ms an d the traceability of food an d feed products produced from gen etically modified organ is ms an d amen din g Directive 2001/18/EC.
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Allergen Information
List of common allergens in accordance with the US Food Allergen Labeling and Present as an
Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) and EU labeling Directive 2000/13/EC with ingredient in
later amendments the product
Cereals containing gluten* and products thereof No
Crustaceans and products thereof No
Eggs and products thereof No
Fish and products thereof No
Peanuts and products thereof No
Soybeans and products thereof No
Milk and products thereof (including lactose) Yes
Nuts* and products thereof No
List of allergens in accordance with EU labeling Directive 2000/13/EC only
Celery and products thereof No
Mustard and products thereof No
Sesame seeds and products thereof No
Lupine and products thereof No
Mollusks and products thereof No
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentrations of more than
10 mg/kg or 10 mg/litre expressed as SO 2 No
* Pleas e con s ult the EU Labelin g Directive 2000/13 An n ex IIIa for a legal defin ition of common allergen s , s ee
European Un ion law at: www.eur-lex.europa.eu

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con s ideration , tes tin g an d evaluation , an d is s ubject to chan ge without prior an d further n otice. There is n o warran ty bein g exten ded as to its accuracy,
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