CIR Gives Wheat Proteins Tentative “Safe” Review Despite Uncertainties
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The CIR Expert Panel issued a tentative final safety assessment for hydrolyzed wheat protein and hydrolyzed wheat gluten at its September meeting, along with a list of stipulations in order for the ingredients to be used safely.
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