VDF FutureCeuticals, Momence, IL, has earned self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its elemin Senonian Trace Minerals, a proprietary, all-natural complex of more than 70 plant-based trace minerals, following a comprehensive review by an independent panel of experts. Approval allows for use in food and beverages. The safety evaluation of elemin, its toxicology and mineral profile, and existing published research concluded that elemin is safe for use in beverages and energy and nutritional bars, in addition to dietary supplements.