Dyadic Cellulase Enzyme Granted GRAS Status

JUPITER, Fla.Dyadic International, Inc. has been granted GRAS status for its C1-derived cellulase enzyme for use in the production of wine, beer and fruit juices. The company launched its CeluStar CL platform and also intends to identify co-development and licensing opportunities for the future production of additional C1-derived GRAS products.

Receiving this positive acknowledgement from the FDA regarding our GRAS notification culminates a multiyear product development process and affirms Dyadic's conclusion that its cellulase enzyme is safe for use by our customers. Dyadic intends to continue to utilize its C1 technology platform for the development of additional specialty enzyme products, stated Dyadic's Director of Development & Quality Richard Jundzil.