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Faex Beta-Glucan
Faex Beta-Glucan
Low concern
Yeast-derived beta-glucan is GRAS for food use and authorized in EU. Generally well-tolerated; some immune-modulating activity reported in clinical studies.
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14 products
What it is
Beta-glucan extracted from yeast (Faex = Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
Dietary fiber, immune-supportive ingredient; cosmetic soothing agent.
What regulators actually say
"FDA has received GRAS notifications for yeast beta-glucan preparations from Saccharomyces cerevisiae for use in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Yeast beta-glucan has FDA GRAS notices (e.g., GRN 239).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized health claim under Regulation 432/2012 for oat/barley beta-glucan; yeast beta-glucan authorized as Novel Food.
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