Martin Bauer (MB) North America

Martin Bauer (MB) North America, Torrance, CA, has received independent GRAS designation for its Go-Luo standardized liquid and powdered juice concentrates for use in food and beverage applications. According to the company, an independent panel of recognized experts assembled by Cantox Health Sciences International deemed the company’s Go-Luo line to be GRAS following a critical review of extensive safety data. The GRAS assessment of the Go-Luo line included consideration of the long history of use of luo han guo fruit as a conventional food, as well as results from testing that addressed the safety and toxicity of the fruit.