EFSA Deems NutriLeads’ Precision Prebiotic Benicaros® Safe for Human Consumption

Regulatory milestone positions Benicaros® for expansion into foods and food supplements throughout the European Union

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a positive opinion confirming that carrot Rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) - the active fiber in NutriLeads’ precision prebiotic Benicaros® SF Pure P - is safe for human consumption. This landmark decision paves the way for formal authorisation by the European Commission, opening new opportunities to deliver science-backed gut and immune health benefits to consumers across the European Union.

Advancing Functional Nutrition

“This positive EFSA opinion is a major milestone for NutriLeads and the food and dietary supplement industry,” said Joana Carneiro-Wakefield, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of NutriLeads. “With its unique dual mode of action, Benicaros SF Pure P provides manufacturers with a clinically validated, plant-based ingredient that delivers proven benefits for gut and immune health — now backed by the safety endorsement of Europe’s most trusted authority. We encourage manufacturers to begin their innovation and testing processes now, so that by the time their product development is complete, EU novel food approval will be in place and they can move swiftly to market.”

About Benicaros®

Benicaros is a precision prebiotic fiber derived from upcycled carrot pomace, rich in Rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I). Through its clinically validated dual mode of action, it delivers consistent, robust benefits for all types of gut microbiome ecosystems and trains the innate immune system to respond smarter, faster and stronger. Benicaros is available globally for use in dietary supplements and functional food and beverage products.