Austin, Texas-based Applied Food Sciences (AFS) has announced that its patented Potassium Hydrogen Glucarate has achieved GRAS (generally recognised as safe) status.

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Potassium Hydrogen Glucarate (PHG), which is sold in bulk by AFS under the brand name Preventium®, received GRAS status following the recommendation guidelines published by the FDA, and AFS said that the status will allow for expanded applications in the conventional food and beverage markets.


“Technical experts at AFS are able to provide hands-on development assistance to explore and create innovative formulations to achieve a higher value to the consumer,” said Chris Fields, VP, technical and quality affairs.


CEO Loretta Zapp added: “We are extremely excited about providing the food and beverage industry another nutritional ingredient which is safe and effective for use in conventional foods.


AFS added that over 120 studies have shown that Glucarate possesses a wide range of detoxification and hypocholestermic properties. It may also help the body regulate hormone levels and increase overall immune health.

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