Grapes and their products have always been a pleasure to eat and imbibe. Now, research is showing that grape ingredients also have healthful properties. Phenolic bioflavanoids from grape seeds and other parts of the grape are powerful antioxidants that augment heart health.
Polyphenolics, a subsidiary of Canandaigua Wine Inc., Fairport, N.Y., has compiled self-determined GRAS status for its MegaNatural™ Gold Grape Seed Extract and MegaNatural™ GSKE Grape Skin Extract. The first petitions cover beverage applications. Future petitions will cover food bars, cereal, yogurt and confections.