EU Safety assessment of Pea and Rice protein fermented by Shiitake mycelia as a Novel food

On April 06^th, 2022, the European Food Safety Authority on Nutrition, Novel Foods, and Food Allergens (NDA) delivered an article on “Safety of pea and rice protein fermented by Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mycelia as a Novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283”.

The document summarizes the following:

• The Novel food (NF) is a mixture of fermented pea and rice protein concentrates;
• Proposed to be used as a food ingredient in specific food categories;
• The amount of protein in the NF provides sufficient amounts of essential amino acids;
• Dietary exposure to nutrients and contaminants analyzed does not raise concern;
• The NF has the potential capacity to sensitive individuals or to induce allergic reactions in individuals allergic to pea, rice, and Shiitake mushroom;
• The proposed use levels and recommended intakes do not raise safety concerns.
  
  

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