FOOD NAVIGATOR: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for Oobli’s sweet protein opens doors

April 16, 2024 | Chris Morell

FDA’s recent acknowledgement that low-sugar tea and chocolate maker Oobli’s novel sweet protein sourced from the Oubli fruit and produced via precision fermentation is Generally Recognized As Safe will grease the rails for the California-based company to expand internationally, CEO Ali Wing told FoodNavigator-USA.

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