Natural Remedies, a global supplier of patented, clinically substantiated, innovative branded ingredients, has obtained Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for Turmacin, a turmeric preparation derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, following an evaluation of available data by Florida-based Soni & Associates Inc.
 
GRAS status allows for Turmacin to be incorporated into a wide variety of foods and beverages to satisfy the increasing demand for curcumin as a health-promoting product.
 
The GRAS conclusion was based on a critical evaluation of the publicly available data and in accordance with section 201 (s) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of the United States.
 
After thorough analysis of Turmacin’s research dossier, the expert panel members concluded that Turmacin, when used at maximum levels of 50 mg per serving (reference amounts customarily consumed, 21 CFR 101.12)  in foods such as non-alcoholic beverages, candies (excluding gummies, and chews), as well as bakery products (excluding breakfast bars), is safe for consumption. They also noted that total daily intake of Turmacin at 316 mg is safe.
 
Turmeric has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine and in other Asian modalities as a nutra-food to promote wellness.
 
“As consumer awareness and demand for turmeric-based functional products rises, our journey to discover the next generation advanced turmeric ingredient brought us the 100% naturally water-soluble Turmacin, that is patented and backed with multiple clinical trials to support joint and cartilage health,” said Suresh Lakshmikanthan, global head of human health business for Natural Remedies.  
 
“The GRAS status of Turmacin provides a perfect blend of safety, innovation, science, and flexibility to formulators to make next generation turmeric perfect for functional food and beverage products that meet consumer expectations,” Lakshmikanthan added.
 
Natural Remedies works to improve the quality of Indian botanicals with active participation in preparation of analytical monographs for various international pharmacopoeias. The company also manufactures and supplies phytochemical reference standards from Indian medicinal plants, which are being used for quality and research purposes globally.
 
AIDP, Inc., is the exclusive North American distributor of Turmacin and BacoMind Bacopa monniera, which also recently obtained GRAS status.