New Generation Chromium Granted GRAS Status

BENICIA, Calif.InterHealth Nutraceuticals has been granted GRAS status for its Zychrome® new generation chromium for use in a variety of food and beverage applications, including dietetic cookies and low-calorie candies, meal replacements and high-protein liquids and bars.

Peer-reviewed, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research was published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research in June. Zychrome was shown to be twice as effective as chromium picolinate in improving insulin function.

InterHealth has had great interest over the last several years from leading food companies wanting to include several of our GRAS ingredients in their products. Zychrome, in particular, offers manufacturers a superior form of chromium with unique claims," said InterHealth CEO Paul Dijkstra. Self-affirmed GRAS guarantees manufacturers of Zychromes safety. Zychrome GRAS is one example of InterHealths investment in comprehensive research behind our ingredients. The commitment to Zychrome research is also demonstrated in recent published efficacy research as well."