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Fruitflow powder has GRAS status affirmed in US
Fruitflow powder has GRAS status affirmed in US.
About this update from Provexis Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 5282D Provexis PLC 30 April 2013 \n \n\n30 April 2013\nProvexis plc\n \nFruitflow® powder has GRAS status affirmed in the United States\n \nProvexis plc (\"Provexis\" or the \"Company\"), a business that develops, licenses and markets scientifically-proven functional food and sports nutrition technologies, announces that an independent Expert Panel in the United States has affirmed the powder version of the company's Fruitflow® heart-health ingredient to be Generally Recognised as Safe ('GRAS'), paving the way for the powder version of Fruitflow® to be marketed in the United States.\n \nThe powder version of Fruitflow® has been scaled up and commercialised by the company's Alliance partner DSM Nutritional Products (\"DSM\") and first orders have been received from six customers in international markets. The powder version is suitable for a range of dietary supplement products including soft gels, capsules and tablets, and it will enable manufacturers to target a broader consumer base. DSM has launched the powder version of Fruitflow® internally to its global sales force, and the product will be launched commercially by DSM at the Vitafoods exhibition in Geneva on 14 May.\n \nStephen Moon, CEO of Provexis, commented:\n\"GRAS affirmation of the powder version of Fruitflow is a significant development for the product which will help to unlock the substantial commercial opportunities available in North America. Our Alliance with DSM has made very good progress in commencing the commercialisation of Fruitflow, and GRAS affirmation of Fruitflow powder will help to drive the continuing good levels of customer interest from a range of customers across the globe.\"\n \nends-\n \nFor further information please contact:\n \nProvexis plc\nStephen Moon, Chief Executive Tel: 01753 861777\n \nCenkos Securities plc\nMax Hartley / Bobbie Hilliam Tel: 020 7397 8900\n \nHaggie Financial LLP\nMatthew Longbottom / Peter Rigby Tel: 020...