Business · 02/12/2002

FDA Authorizes Health Claim for D-tagatose, a Novel Carbohydrate Sweetener, in Response to Petition from Arla Foods Ingredients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its regulation to include D-tagatose, a novel food ingredient, in a health claim related to dental caries prevention, following a petition from Arla Foods Ingredients. The FDA has concluded that D-tagatose does not promote dental caries due to its slow fermentation by oral microorganisms.