Amino Acid Chelates Gain GRAS Status

CLEARFIELD, UtahAlbion Human Nutrition announced the addition of two self-affirmed GRAS ingredients to its existing line of patented amino acid chelates. Calci-K and DiMagnesium Malate both received GRAS affirmation from an independent panel of experts after a rigorous scientific review.

Calci-K is a complex that consists of calcium, potassium and phosphorous specifically designed for use in fortification of liquid food products. DiMagnesium Malate is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium.

Both Calci-K and DiMagnesium Malate have been studied extensively by Albion for their bioavailability with results indicating very positive results," said Max Motyka, director of sales at Albion.Receiving self-affirmed GRAS status is a great accomplishment for Albion in broadening the scope of application for these ingredients."