Hinoman, Ltd., has been granted self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status for its Mankai, a vegetable whole-protein ingredient with high nutritional value. The announcement was made during the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) conference in Chicago, July 12-14. The GRAS designation is for the use of Mankai in functional foods and beverages, and was … Continue reading Hinoman’s Vegetable Whole-protein Ingredient Granted GRAS Status
FDA delays compliance date for menu calories labelling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the compliance date for the final rule requiring disclosure of certain nutrition information for standard menu items in certain restaurants and retail food establishments. The final rule appeared in the Federal Register of December 1, 2014 and it was supposed to enter in application on December 1, … Continue reading FDA delays compliance date for menu calories labelling
