Preservative

Why we use this: Our preservative is a probiotic-based ingredient created by the fermentation of Lactobacillus in a defined growth medium. Lactobacillus is one of the species of microorganisms used to produce fermented products, such as kimchi, a Korean dietary staple, and sauerkraut from cabbage. Like many members of the lactic acid bacteria family, Lactobacillus is capable of restricting the growth of other microorganisms by acidifying its environment. However, Lactobacillus also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Leucidal Liquid SF MAX is Salicylate Free. It is also GMO Free and no ethoxylation, irradiation, sulphonation, hydrogenation, or ethylene oxide is used in processing. The solvent used for extraction is simply water. There are no additional preservatives or antioxidants. It is REACH compliant, an ECOcert approved ingredient in Certified Organic products, and is on the Whole Foods Acceptable Premium Preservative List

Production method: Fermentation

Source: Lactobacillus