Upon an application by North American ingredient supplier AIDP, the European Union has officially authorised the use of magnesium L-threonate as a novel food, which means that it is now fully approved for inclusion in products sold to consumers throughout the EU, offering a new and highly bioavailable option for magnesium supplementation. In a significant move, the European Union determined that the use of the proprietary data on which the authorisation depended is exclusive to AIDP. Only … [Read more...] about Magtein® wins EU novel food approval – plus exclusivity for five years
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dsm-firmenich marks milestone in ampli-D ® authorization with EU approval of calcidiol as a novel food
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, has announced the approval of its ampli-D ® calcidiol monohydrate ingredient as a novel food in the EU by the European Commission. Clinically proven in more than 15 human studies, ampli-D® is a calcifediol (calcidiol) ingredient that helps raise blood vitamin D levels 2.5 times faster and more effectively than conventional vitamin D3.1 Under the EU authorization, ampli-D ® is approved for a maximum daily dose of 10 µg in children … [Read more...] about dsm-firmenich marks milestone in ampli-D ® authorization with EU approval of calcidiol as a novel food
Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
Food startup Akorn Technology features edible coatings for fresh produce that have recently gotten approval from the European Union (EU). This innovation can be used on whole and cut fresh fruit, with skins that are either edible or inedible peels. The main component of this coating is corn zein, which is a major storage protein of corn. It also contains other plant-based and upcycled ingredients, which reflect the company’s focus on nutrition and sustainability. The coating extends the … [Read more...] about Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
