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Lactic acid bacteria for the agri-veterinary sector

Starter live cultures meat and fish

Sacco System offers lactic acid bacteria for the production of all products in the food supply chain, specifically for the meat and fish sectors, the dairy industry (butter, hard, semi-hard, and soft cheeses, stretched curd and mozzarella, yogurt, and fermented milk), as well as for vegetables (olives, gherkins, and sauerkraut) and functional foods.

Lyocarni is a line of “Made in Italy” starter and protective cultures that ensure product safety while preserving its authenticity. The primary role of the starter culture is to control the production process by inhibiting microbiota growth and ensuring proper product maturation. Starter cultures are beneficial bacteria and are essential for producing safe, uniform, and preservable cured meats. They enhance food safety, ensure a consistent production process, and provide stability throughout the shelf life.

The bacteria most commonly used in the production of cured meats are staphylococci and lactic acid bacteria.
The use of staphylococci enhances the vibrant color of the meat, prevents oxidation and rancidity, and intensifies the aroma. Lactic acid bacteria facilitate the maturation and drying of the product.

Our product lines

Sacco System products are designed to meet every need: whether lyophilized or frozen, Sacco starter lactic acid bacteria can be used for both direct and semi-direct inoculation.

Lyocarni

Lyocarni is a complete range of freeze-dried lactic acid cultures specifically designed for sausage processing. Lyocarni cultures ensure total control and standardization of the production process, promoting the development of color and aroma while inhibiting the growth of Listeria monocytogenes, thereby increasing food safety. They are available in packages for processing batches of 100, 200, 500, and 1000 kg of meat. Custom-sized packages for other dosages are available upon request.

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4Protection lactic acid bacteria – Plant-based products

4Protection is a Sacco line of lactic acid bacteria to protect products from the development of unwanted microorganisms. 4Protection cultures are composed of 100% natural lactic acid bacteria that help to maintain the structural and sensory properties of products throughout their shelf life.

Created on the basis of extensive experience in the milk and dairy industry, Sacco System has developed specific lines of lactic acid bacteria for natural protection of hypo-allergenic plant-based products, naturally hypo-allergenic products and no-GMO products.

4Protection lactic acid bacteria are suitable for hypo-allergenic products deriving from every plant type (soya, lupin, pea, chickpea, peanut, almond, oat, rice) and act against the development of unwanted yeasts and moulds, maintaining the original flavour, aroma and texture of the product.

Our product lines

4Protection lactic acid bacteria for plant-based products are available in a freeze-dried version.

  1. Lyofast LR4 PD
  2. Lyofast LR B*
  3. Lyofast CLP C
  4. Lyofast CNBAL
  5. Lyofast LPAL
  6. Lyofast BGP 1

*Lyofast LR B is also available in a cryofast version

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Cultures for plant-based fermented products VChoice

VChoice is the Sacco System range of cultures for plant-based fermented products. These cultures contain selected strains, are free from known allergens, and do not include animal-derived ingredients.

The cultures in the VChoice line, available in freeze-dried form for direct use (Lyofast), ensure controlled and uniform production of plant-based fermented products made from soy, lupin, peas, chickpeas, broad beans, coconut, oats, rice, almonds, cashews. The VChoice range ensures rapid fermentation, good texture, and the development of a unique flavor and aroma for each type of product (whole curd, broken curd, drinkable or diluted products, plant-based spreadable fresh creams, etc.).

All cultures in the VChoice range are naturally lactose-free, free from dairy derivatives, allergens, soy, and are not genetically modified (GMO) in compliance with Directive 2001/18/EC. VChoice cultures meet all the requirements to obtain V-Label licenses based on vegan criteria.

VChoice Ferments: A Solution for Every Need!

The range of cultures for plant-based products VChoice covers every production and taste requirement:

Starter cultures

Used in the production of plant-based fermented products with whole curd, moderately structured broken curd, and drinkable products. Developed to ensure good performance during fermentation, moderately intense aroma, and relatively low post-acidification at temperatures below ambient.

Mild starter cultures

Designed to enable production with less sugar and low post-acidification during storage. Used for plant-based fermented products with broken curd and drinkable products, featuring high creaminess, mild aroma, and relatively low post-acidification at lower-than-ambient temperatures. Ideal for products with reduced sugar content.

Mesophilic starter cultures

Suitable for plant-based drinkable fermented products and plant-based spreadable fresh creams. These cultures allow you to expand your portfolio of plant-based fermented products by customizing their taste.

Hypoallergenic probiotics

Plant-based culture solutions that enable the production of functional products with the typical benefits of probiotic bacteria. They are used in combination with other starter cultures in the production of plant-based fermented products with broken curd and drinkable products.

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Starter live cultures

Live cultures (more specifically referred to as “lactic acid bacteria”) are microorganisms that use a catabolic process (fermentation), to break down lactose, the sugar contained in milk and its derivatives, and transform it into lactic acid.

Live cultures are categorised based on their function: live starter cultures (starters) are a specific category of lactic acid bacteria that are added to milk or other foods to start fermentation and obtain the desired product.

Sacco System offers live cultures for production of all products in the food chain, specifically for the milk and dairy industry (butter, hard cheeses, semi-hard cheeses and soft cheeses, stretched-curd cheeses and mozzarella, yoghurt and fermented milks), for meat and fish, for baked goods (replacing traditional yeasts), for vegetables (olives, gherkins and sauerkraut) and for functional foods.

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Sacco System products are designed for every need: freeze dried or frozen, Sacco live starter lactic acid bacteria can be used both for direct inoculation and for partially direct inoculation:

Lyofast

Lyofast is a complete range of products for milk and dairy use: it consists of freeze-dried live cultures specially designed for direct inoculation during milk processing. Lyofast cultures are available in pack sizes from 5 to 50 UC dosage units; other quantities are available on request.

Cryofast

Cryofast are lactic acid bacteria frozen into pellets, available in standard quantities of 50 UC dosage units; other quantities are available on request.

Lyoto

Lyoto is a complete range of freeze-dried lactic acid bacteria used for the preparation of industrial starters. The best results in terms of quality, standardisation and control are achieved when the Lyoto cultures are used in combination with the special Lacmon growth media, enriched with bio-activators and vitamins.

Cryostart

Cryostart is a complete range of frozen live cultures for preparation of industrial starters.

Dairy-free live starter cultures

Dairy-free live starter cultures: Sacco live cultures are also available in dairy-free versions, free from any substances of animal origin or lactose. Dairy-free live starter cultures are naturally non-GMO and free from soya derivatives.

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4Protection cultures – Meat

4Protection is a Sacco line of cultures to protect products from the development of unwanted microorganisms. 4Protection cultures are composed of 100% natural lactic acid bacteria that help producers to create a safe product with good structural properties throughout its shelf life.

Sacco System has developed specific lines of live cultures for the natural protection of meat and salami products. The 4Protection line does not alter the flavour or other product characteristics. It is compatible with and complements all Sacco starter cultures and can be used via direct inoculation or surface treatment.

There are various types of products in this line, mainly aimed at preventing and eliminating contamination of the product by Listeria monocytogenes with two mechanisms of action: production of bacteriocins (via Carnobacterium) or bacterial competition (via Lactobacillus sakei).

4Protection products for meat

Linea AL – Anti Listeria monocytogenes

to reduce the risk of Listeria and bacterial contamination in products containing raw meat (e.g. fresh sausages), cooked products and cured products with or without the addition of nitrites and/or nitrates. The product is added in fresh foods directly during preparation, while cooked products are sprayed after cooking. For aged and smoked salamis, the product is applied via surface treatment. Available products: Lyocarni BXH-69, Lyocarni BMX-37, Lyocarni BOM-13, Lyocarni BOX-74, Lyoflora FP-18 and Lyoflora FP-50.

Natacid

Anhydrous mix containing 50% natamycin sold by Caglificio Clerici, a Sacco System group company. Its purpose is to preserve meat-based products by inhibiting the growth of yeasts and moulds and preventing development of fungal and spore toxins.

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4Protection cultures – Fish

4Protection is a Sacco line of cultures to protect products from the development of unwanted microorganisms. 4Protection cultures are composed of 100% natural lactic acid bacteria that help producers to create a safe product with good structural properties throughout its shelf life.

Sacco System has developed specific lines of live cultures for the natural protection of fish and fish products. Actions such as smoking, salting and drying are not sufficient to guarantee elimination of the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria from fish products.

Sacco 4Protection bacteria have been specially developed to offer Listeria protection for raw fish (smoked salmon and processed products), packaged fish sold refrigerated (fillets of bass, trout, rainbow trout, etc.) freshwater and salt-water fish sold fresh, and many other types of fish products.

4Protection product lines for Fish

Linea AL – Anti Listeria monocytogenes

two specific products for natural protection of fish products from Listeria risk. Lyoflora FP-18 and Lyoflora FP-50 are products made with Carnobacterium spp., bacteria that produce bacteriocins capable of reducing Listeria monocytogenes contamination in fish where it is present. Lyoflora FP-18 and Lyoflora FP-50 can also be applied via injection, immersion or spraying onto the product after dry salting or during slicing.

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Lactase

Lactase is a natural enzyme produced during the initial phases of the life of mammals. It is capable of breaking down lactose into two monosaccharides (glucose and galactose), thus ensuring its elimination or controlled reduction.

On this basis, lactase allows the production of lactose-free (or low-lactose) milk and milk derivatives, which can be consumed without problems by individuals with an intolerance to these sugars.

Clerici lactase (a company of the Sacco System group) does not alter the organoleptic characteristics of finished products and is available in 500-gram packages, with different formulations tailored to the product being made.

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Non-starter lactic acid bacteria – NSLAB

Non-starter lactic acid bacteria are a specific category of live cultures that are not involved in the initial phase of fermentation but in the secondary phases in the production of milk and dairy products.

Specifically, secondary microbiota acts during processes such as ageing of cheese and eye formation (creation of the holes that are typical of certain cheese products), in order to achieve specific organoleptic properties associated with different cheese varieties, whilst also limiting unwanted odours caused by the proliferation of bacterial contaminants.

Sacco System secondary bacterial flora allows the development of a very wide range of cheese types with different structures and aromas. Specifically, Sacco System aromatization cultures are designed to offer more flavour to products, whilst the range of propionic bacteria allows the right level of eye formation to be achieved for specific types of cheese, also developing the typical aroma associated with them.

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Yeasts

Yeasts are a critical group of microorganisms for the production of certain food products in the milk and dairy industry. Their contribution is essential to achieve the right structure and aroma of certain cheeses and fermented milk.

The main purpose served by yeasts is their significant contribution to the final properties of some products, such as kefir and gorgonzola (Saccharomyces Spp. can be used for both products).

The activity of yeasts in the above-mentioned products occurs in combination with those of other microorganisms or ingredients used in production.

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Moulds

Moulds are essential ingredients for the production of cheeses and other food products with specific aesthetic and organoleptic properties (such as blue cheeses and bloomy-rind cheeses). Through processes of proteolysis and lipolysis, moulds make an important contribution to aroma formation and to the development of the final structure and the aesthetic properties of cheeses.

In addition to green-blue moulds for the production of blue cheeses (gorgonzola, Roquefort, Stilton, etc.), the range of Sacco System moulds includes strains of white moulds for the production of bloomy-rind cheeses and many other types of moulds for the production of numerous cheeses and other products.

In particular:

  • Penicillium roqueforti for gorgonzola and other blue cheeses.
  • Penicillium camemberti for cheeses including Camembert and Brie, with a bloomy rind.
  • Penicillium nalgiovense for the production of salamis.

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Probiotics for the food industry

More and more companies in the food sector are directing their production towards probiotic foods, products capable of providing valuable support for health and well-being through the action of probiotic cultures contained within.

Probiotic bacteria (from the Greek pro-bios, “for life”) are a specific group of lactic acid bacteria capable of delivering beneficial effects throughout the body, starting from intestinal colonization. Using probiotic cultures in the food sector helps to improve our health thanks to their specific action in preventing and treating various disorders related to intestinal, cardiovascular, digestive, and immune health.

Sacco System produces and markets a wide range of probiotic cultures for the food sector, with various applications in the dairy industry (cheese, fermented milk, yogurt, ice cream, etc.) as well as in the food sector more broadly (dark chocolate, fermented plant-based products and drinks, cured meats, etc.)

Sacco System probiotic ferments for the food industry

The range of Sacco System probiotic foods includes both single strains and complex blends, designed to meet all market needs.
Among Sacco System’s probiotic strains, the following products are noteworthy:

CRL 1505 (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus CRL 1505)

Isolated from goat’s milk, ideal for use in the production of fermented milk, yogurt, and probiotic cheese. CRL1505 stimulates the immune response, promoting a protective effect and naturally improving the immune, digestive, and respiratory systems in children and adults.

LPLDL® (Lactobacillus Plantarum LPLDL®)

A strain that can help in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. An excellent probiotic for controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, suitable for functional and probiotic foods aimed at older customers or those with cardiovascular issues.

SYNBIO® (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus IMC 501® + Lactobacillus paracasei IMC 502®)

A blend of probiotic strains with multiple applications. It can be used in combination with other strains to create functional foods that improve athletic performance, intestinal well-being, and even products targeting household dust mite allergies.

The quality of Sacco System’s probiotic cultures is certified by numerous studies and case histories that demonstrate their effectiveness across all applications. Contact us to request the most suitable formulation for your needs!

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Growth Media and Functional Proteins

Growth media are solutions containing milk components, mineral salts and vitamins, and are used as a substitute for milk in the production of industrial starters (fermentation with direct inoculation).
Sacco System growth media have high levels of fermentation activity. They allow live cultures to reach their maximum microbial growth potential in order to obtain specific starters on the basis of the required characteristics.

All raw materials are standardised, ensuring their purity and the absence of any cross-contamination. The balance between whey and milk in the media is regulated depending on the specific aim.

Sacco System culture media are available both for mesophilic and thermophilic preparations, and they offer significant advantages in terms of costs and processing times, connected to the fermentation process.

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