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Is Pediococcus vegetarian?

Pediococcus

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Pediococcus is a genus of gram-positive, homofermentative lactic acid bacteria used in cosmetics and food fermentation as a functional microorganism or ferment ingredient.

INCI name Pediococcus
CosIng ID 102147
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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