YC-380

Product Information
Version: 5 PI EU EN 11-11-2019

Description
Thermophilic YoFlex® culture.

Culture composition:
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
Streptococcus thermophilus

Material No: 713504 Color: Off-white to slightly reddish or brown

Size 30X50 U Format: FD-DVS
Type Pouch(es) in box Form: Granulate

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.

Application
Usage
The culture will produce yogurt with strong flavor, medium viscosity and some post-acidification. Suitable for cup set,
stirred and drinking yogurt.

Recommended inoculation rate

Designed for optimal performance, the composition and recommended inoculation rate for this culture were carefully
developed by use of unique microbial strains, advanced biotechnological principles and more than 140 years of accumulated
experience from the dairy industry.

Warning: Applying lower than recommended inoculation rate may cause undesired variation in product quality, lower
production efficiency, product yield losses, potential fermentation failures and an increased risk of bacteriophage attacks.

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 granules 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 35-45°C (95-113°F). For more information on
specific applications see our technical brochures and suggested recipes.

Range
The YoFlex® range of Direct Vat Set (DVS®) cultures spans from very mild cultures to those giving a distinct yogurt flavor
with varying viscosity profiles.

Technical Data

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Acidification curve

Fermentation conditions:
Whole milk +2 % skim milk powder (85°C/185°F, 30 minutes)
Inoculation: 500U/2500L

Analytical Methods
References and analytical methods are available upon request.

Dietary information
Kosher: Kosher Dairy Excl. Passover
Halal: Certified
VLOG: Conform

Legislation
Chr. Hansen's cultures comply with the general requirements on food safety laid down in Regulation 178/2002/EC. Lactic
acid 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
No guarantee of food safety is implied or inferred should this product be used in applications other than those stated in the
Usage section. Should you wish to use this product in another application, please contact your Chr. Hansen representative
for assistance.

Labeling
Suggested labeling "lactic acid culture" or "starter culture", however, as legislation may vary, please consult national
legislation.

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intellectual property rights of any third party. The product(s) may be covered by pending or issued patents, registered or unregistered trademarks, or similar
intellectual property rights. All rights reserved.
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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 an affiliate thereof or used
under license. Trademarks appearing in this document may not be registered in your country, even if they are marked with
an ®.

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 below mentioned legislation of the European Union we can inform that:

YC-380 is not a GM (genetically modified) food *.

It does not contain or consist of GMOs and is not produced from GMOs in accordance with Regulation 1829/2003* on GM food
and feed.
As such GM labelling is not required for YC-380 or the food it is used to produce**. Moreover, the product does not contain
any GM labelled raw materials.

* Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed.
** Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically
modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC.

Please note the information presented here does not imply that the product can either be used in, or is externally certified to be used in, food or feed
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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 Regulation 1169/2011/EC with later ingredient in
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 Regulation 1169/2011/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 (added) at concentrations of more than
10 mg/kg or 10 mg/litre expressed as SO2 No

* Please consult the EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II for a legal definition of common allergens, see European Union law at: www.eur-lex.europa.eu

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The information contained herein is to the best of our knowledge and belief, true and accurate and the product(s) mentioned herein do(es) not infringe the
intellectual property rights of any third party. The product(s) may be covered by pending or issued patents, registered or unregistered trademarks, or similar
intellectual property rights. All rights reserved.