03.07.12
Kemin, Des Moines, IA, has obtained confirmation that its AssuriTEA Green all-natural green tea extract is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for food and beverage applications. After evaluating available data, an independent panel of scientific experts unanimously concluded that AssuriTEA Green, meeting food grade specifications, is GRAS based on scientific procedures under the conditions of use proposed by Kemin. This allows AssuriTEA Green, already available as a dietary ingredient for use in dietary supplements, to be used in a wide variety of foods and beverages, including: cereal, nutrition and energy bars, soft drinks, sports and isotonic drinks, energy beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, meal replacements and soft candies.