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Lactoferrin
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Lactoferrin is a preservative — Antimicrobial spray on uncooked beef carcasses against E. coli
Also: aLF
What it does
Antimicrobial spray on uncooked beef carcasses against E. coli
Where you'll see it
Beef carcasses (antimicrobial spray)
Benefits
Plays role in immune system response; protects against infections; prevents growth of pathogens; antibacterial/antiviral.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the FDA informed aLF Ventures that it does not question its decision to market lactoferrin