February 2/Des Moines, Iowa/Press Release -- An independent panel unanimously concluded AssuriTEA Green meets food grade specifications for generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status. AssuriTEA Green from Kemin thus may be used in a variety of foods and beverages, including cereal, nutrition and energy bars, soft drinks, sports and isotonic drinks, energy beverages, fruit juices, vegetable juices, meal replacements and soft candies.
AssuriTEA Green already is available as an ingredient for use in dietary supplements. The water-extracted tea ingredient is a source of antioxidants, as it provides high levels of polyphenols and catechins.