FDA seeks data on high-protein yogurt
USA
Jan 15, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information (RFI) on manufacturing processes and ingredients used to make certain dairy products which, for purposes of the RFI, we refer to as high-protein yogurt, Greek yogurt, or Greek-style yogurt (also collectively referred to as "high-protein yogurt" in this RFI). These dairy products are cultured with, at minimum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, subspecies bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus. The FDA is taking this action, in part, because the existing yogurt standard of identity (SOI) may not align with certain manufacturing processes and ingredients used to concentrate protein to manufacture high-protein yogurt.
The FDA is seeking information from all interested parties to understand current manufacturing practices and ingredients used to make high-protein yogurt. The FDA is also seeking information regarding the usage of various names for high-protein yogurt (e.g., Greek yogurt, Greek-style yogurt), including specific company practices, trade convention, and consumer studies. We intend to use the information and data resulting from this RFI to determine what type(s) of actions, if any, should be taken.
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