03.01.09
Sabinsa Corporation, Piscataway, NJ, has received GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for its branded probiotic ingredient LactoSpore—sp. Bacillus coagulans—after a comprehensive review of safety and toxicology data by an independent panel of scientists with international repute assembled by Soni & Associates. GRAS status allows the manufacturer additional freedom to add LactoSpore to a variety of foods and beverages ranging from baked goods to milk products, soups, snacks, candy, non-alcoholic beverages and instant tea and coffee.