Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS)

Green, Black Tea Blend Affirmed GRAS

After evaluating available data, an independent panel of scientific experts concluded AssuriTEA Wellbeing, meeting food-grade applications, is GRAS based on scientific procedures under the conditions of use proposed by Kemin. ...More
October 12, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal
L-ergothioneine Affirmed GRAS

L-ergothioneine was affirmed GRAS by an independent scientific panel of experts. ...More
October 11, 2011
Posted in News
The Science Behind Functional Foods

In July, The SupplySide Food Science Tour stopped off in Chicago and provided members of the food, supplement and personal-care industries with a unique opportunity to get the inside scientific scoop on a number of ingredients, including many that are rather new to food and ...More
October 5, 2011
Posted in Blog, Nutraceuticals
Natural Vitamin E Plus Palm Oil Tocotrienols

An ingredient combining natural vitamin E tocopherol plus palm oil tocotrienols, from Inter-Continental Oils and Fats (ICOF), is available for a variety of applications such as targeted health products and functional dairy products. ...More
September 9, 2011
Posted in News
Innovative Fiber for Artery Health

Food and beverage formulators can learn the latest about innovative high-purity, natural fiber ingredients that support arterial health during the upcoming Science Tour in Chicago on July 26. ...More
July 18, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Nutraceuticals
2 Stevia Extracts Gain GRAS Affirmation

GLG Life Tech Corp. received its third GRAS “no objection" letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its PureSTV™ and BlendSure™ stevia extracts in foods and beverages. The high-purity extracts both contain greater than 95% steviol glycosides. ...More
July 18, 2011
Posted in News
Stevia Extract Affirmed GRAS

HealthCo, a division of NOW Health Group, received a GRAS ‘no objection’ letter from FDA for the use of its stevia extract in foods and beverages.. ...More
June 24, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
USDA Approves Processing Aid To Combat Listeria

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Micreos' product LISTEX for use as an antimicrobial processing aid to combat Listeria monocytogenes. The approval will allow food processing companies to deliver safer, clean label products to the marketplace without ...More
May 26, 2011
Posted in News
A-GPC Self-Affirmed GRAS

Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline is self-affirmed GRAS, announced Chemi Nutra, manufacturer of AlphaSize® A-GPC. ...More
April 4, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Resveratrol Self-Affirmed GRAS

Fluxome announced its natural resveratrol was affirmed GRAS following a review of the ingredient’s safety in food products by a panel of independent scientific experts. ...More
April 1, 2011
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals