With the regulation made within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Fermented Dairy Products Communiqué, the use of misleading expressions on yoghurt and ayran labels is prohibited.
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Turkish Food Codex Fermented Dairy Products Communiqué specifically defines the starter cultures to be used in the production of yoghurt and buttermilk.
It is forbidden to use the phrases "sour yeast" and "black yeast" on the labels of products such as yoghurt and ayran, which are produced within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Fermented Dairy Products Communiqué, which have no equivalent in the legislation.
In accordance with the Turkish Food Codex Fermented Dairy Products Communiqué, misleading statements will not be included on the labels of yoghurt, ayran and other fermented dairy products.
Within the scope of the notification, specific starter cultures for yoghurt and buttermilk production are Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, and there is no definition of "sour yeast" or "black yeast" in the legislation.
With the regulation made on product labels;
“Sourdough buttermilk”
“Black yeast buttermilk”
“Sourdough yoghurt”
“Black yeast yoghurt”
“Made from sourdough”
“Black yeast was used”
The use of phrases such as will not be allowed.
Deadline for businesses is December 31, 2026
The compliance period granted to food business operators within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Food Labeling and Consumer Information Regulation and the Guide prepared within the framework of this regulation will expire on 31.12.2026.
As of this date, the expressions "sourdough" or "black yeast" will definitely not be used on the labels of yoghurt and ayran products placed on the market.
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As of December 31, 2026, the phrases 'sour yeast' and 'black yeast' will be banned on labels.
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