Phase2 Approved GRAS

KEARNY, N.J.—Pharmachem Laboratories announced its branded white bean extract, Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer®, is self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe), following a scientific review by an expert panel organized by Cantox U.S. Inc. The decision comes as Pharmachem rolls out its line of StarchLite® ingredients featuring Phase 2 for the food and beverage industry. “While all our studies concluded Phase 2 was safe, it is gratifying to receive the GRAS designation for the assurance of our customers, particularly as we move into many new, exciting food applications,” said Mitch Skop, director of new product development at Pharmachem (www.pharmachemlabs.com).

David H. Bechtel, Ph.D., managing director and senior scientific consultant at Cantox, said the expert panel unanimously agreed on the GRAS status of Phase 2 for use up to 6.0 g/d, citing the long-time presence of Phaseolus vulgaris in the human diet and its digestion by normal physiological pathways as supporting evidence of Phase 2’s safety.