Algatechnologies announced its AstaPure® brand has obtained GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status from the FDA for use in food and beverages applications.
"Our AstaPure brand has been successfully applied for several years as an active ingredient in dietary supplements, foods and beverages in Japan," says Efrat Kat, Director, Marketing & Sales at Algatechnologies. "Achieving GRAS status and meeting the highest regulatory requirements in the U.S. is a major accomplishment, designed to support our customers in their food and beverage innovations utilizing the recognized health benefits of astaxanthin."