Higenamine HCL, CAS# 11041-94-4, is a chemical compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Off-white powder. Higenamine Hcl is widely used as nutritional supplement. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
As Higenamine HCL is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Higenamine HCL for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Higenamine HCL could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Higenamine HCL in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Higenamine HCL for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Higenamine HCL is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Higenamine HCL reported up to now.
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