Our lactobacillus ferment is a powerful probiotic-based ingredient that originates from the United States and is derived from the fermentation of Lactobacillus acidophilus. The original strain of Lactobacillus acidophilus was isolated from non-GMO corn and soy and has been maintained under laboratory conditions. Since then, it has been cultivated and grown in test tubes or petri dishes as a means to create an abundance of the species. Lactobacillus also produces novel antimicrobial peptides, known as bacteriocins, that are capable of providing broad spectrum antimicrobial protection. During the manufacturing process, lysozyme is added to the ferment filtrate to facilitate a controlled cell lysis to ensure the release of the antimicrobial peptides for maximized activity. Sustainably cultivated and processed.