21st.BIO Achieves GRAS Status for Animal-Free Beta-Lactoglobulin, Paving the Way for U.S. Market Entry
Source: DairyNews.today
Precision fermentation leader 21st.BIO has announced that its animal-free beta-lactoglobulin ingredient, BLG Essential+™, has achieved self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status, enabling its customers to launch products containing this protein in the U.S. market.
This milestone was reached less than two years after 21st.BIO began developing its strain and production process for BLG Essential+™, underscoring the company's innovation and expertise in precision fermentation. Beta-lactoglobulin, the primary protein in bovine whey, is highly valued by food producers for its rich nutritional profile and functional benefits in product formulations.
BLG Essential+™ boasts 45% more leucine than conventional whey protein isolates, a key factor in muscle synthesis, and offers versatility in a wide range of food products. Its tasteless and heat-stable properties make it ideal for use in protein drinks, alternative dairy, and baked goods.
21st.BIO anticipates that its customers will incorporate BLG Essential+™ into a variety of applications, including sports nutrition, weight management products, and clinical nutrition, as well as in the production of alternative dairy and bakery products.
BLG Essential+™ boasts 45% more leucine than conventional whey protein isolates, a key factor in muscle synthesis, and offers versatility in a wide range of food products. Its tasteless and heat-stable properties make it ideal for use in protein drinks, alternative dairy, and baked goods.
21st.BIO anticipates that its customers will incorporate BLG Essential+™ into a variety of applications, including sports nutrition, weight management products, and clinical nutrition, as well as in the production of alternative dairy and bakery products.
