KanekaQ10 Self-Affirmed GRAS

KanekaQ10 Self-Affirmed GRAS

NEW YORKKaneka Corp.announced its KanekaQ10 was self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) byan independent scientific panel. Kaneka (www.kaneka.com) produces its coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) ingredient through a non-genetically modified (GM) fermentationprocess that produces an almost 100-percent all-trans isomer of CoQ10.

Kaneka has been the leader in supplying natural CoQ10 tothe worlds dietary supplement market, said K. Kuruma, president of KanekaAmerica. With the GRAS status, we can begin to provide functional foodmanufacturers with a natural, safe and beneficial [ingredient] to their productlines in order to satisfy consumer demand for foods and drinks that offer thebenefits of this nutritional supplement.