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Ribose
Ribose
Low concern
D-ribose has GRAS notification (GRN 252) for use in beverages and foods. EFSA approved D-ribose as a novel food at up to 36 mg/kg body weight per day.
Found in
87 products
What it is
D-ribose, a pentose sugar found naturally in nucleic acids.
Sweetener/functional ingredient in supplements and beverages.
Why it's flagged
- may cause hypoglycemia at high doses
- sugar content
What regulators actually say
"FDA has no questions regarding the conclusion that D-ribose is GRAS for use in beverages and foods at the levels described."
"EFSA Panel concluded that D-ribose is safe under the proposed conditions of use up to 36 mg/kg body weight per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS notice GRN 252 (no questions, 2008)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized novel food up to 36 mg/kg bw/day
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