The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes that the following novel foods are safe under the proposed uses and use levels:
- Synthetic L-ergothioneine for those groups of the population (infants and young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women) excluded in original application; [EFSA Journal 2017;15(11):5060]
- Taxifolin-rich extract from Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii) to be used in non-alcoholic beverages, yogurts, chocolate confectionery and food supplements; [EFSA Journal 2017;15(11):5059]
- Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt to be used in food supplements for adults, except pregnant and lactating women; proposed maximum dose: 20 mg/day; [EFSA Journal 2017;15(11):5058]
- Betaine to be used in foods intended to meet additional requirements for intense muscular effort for sports people above 10 years of age; [EFSA Journal 2017;15(11):5057]
