Kemin Industries announced that after an extensive review by an independent panel of experts, the water-extracted spearmint ingredient can now be used in a variety of functional food and beverage applications, per FDA safety criteria.
Photo © iStockphoto.com/Yakobchuk
Kemin Industries’ (Des Moines, IA) spearmint extract ingredient Neumentix Phenolic Complex K110-42, targeting cognitive health, has now obtained self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The company announced that, after an extensive review by an independent panel of experts, the water-extracted spearmint ingredient can now be used in a variety of functional food and beverage applications, per FDA safety criteria.
The ingredient contains more than 50 phenolic constituents, including non-GMO lines of polyphenol-rich spearmint extract developed by Kemin. According to the supplier, clinical studies have shown that Neumentix supports cognitive health, working memory performance, and healthy sleep patterns in adults. “We are seeing increased demand for foods and supplements that can naturally help people increase their productivity throughout the day,” said Kim Colletti, global cognition product manager at Kemin Human Health and Nutrition, in a press release.
Anita Noria, president of Kemin, added: “The Neumentix GRAS status enables our customers to expand into the functional foods market and help further improve the lives of consumers by offering cognitive-health benefits.”
New study shows that vitamin K2 as MK-7 may have neuroprotective qualities
May 17th 2024Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
Judge in CRN’s complaint against NY denies the State’s motion to dismiss
May 14th 2024New York State's motion to dismiss CRN's lawsuit against the law banning the sale of weight management and muscle-building supplements to minors has been partially denied, allowing CRN to proceed with its First Amendment Claim.
What's next for NPA and CRN in their complaints against New York state?
May 2nd 2024The latest updates in the efforts of the Natural Products Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition to sue New York state for its law banning the sale of weight management and muscle building supplements to minors.