date:May 15, 2013
DSM is expanding its health ingredient portfolio with the introduction of OatWell oat beta-glucan, following the acquisition of the OatWell brand from CreaNutrition. Oat beta-glucan was awarded positive opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission has authorized Article 14 health claims for cholesterol reduction and the associated reduced risk of developing heart disease, as well as for digestive health and blood glucose control.
Beta-glucan is a soluble f