Safety of inulin-propionate ester as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

ABSTRACT: Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on the safety of inulin-propionate ester as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The NF, which is the subject of the application, is a compound constituted by a natural polymer composed mainly of fructose moieties, polysaccharide inulin (65%-95% w/w), esterified with a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) moiety, propionic acid (5%-35% w/w). The NF is synthesised by the chemical reaction of inulin with propionic anhydride, under alkaline conditions and controlled temperature. The target population for the NF is the general population and it is intended to be used as an ingredient in cereal bars and fruit smoothie type beverages. Ba

SUBMITTER: EFSA Panel on Nutrition; Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12287749 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature