date:Aug 18, 2012
The UK Food Standards Agency's (FSA's) expert Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes is considering an application from Swiss firm Dow Wolff Cellulosics for approval to market a carbohydrate derivative, known as methylcellulose, as a novel food ingredient for use in a range of foods.
The FSA is seeking views on the expert committee's draft opinion that this novel food ingredient should be approved for use.
Dow Wolff Cellulosics, plans to include methylcellulose in ice cream, flavored m