US FDA approves qualified macadamia health claim

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its approval for the use of a qualified health claim by manufacturers linking macadamia consumption with a reduced risk for coronary heart disease.

The announcement is a significant win for the global macadamia industry, and particularly macadamia producers with interests in the United States. The claim was given the go-ahead following the FDA’s systematic review of the available scientific data, and applies to raw, roasted, salted, unsalted, and flavoured macadamia nuts, both whole and chopped.

The FDA had already approved a qualified health claim relating to the consumption of other tree nuts, however this is the first time a macadamia-specific health claim has been permitted.

As a ‘qualified’ health claim, it is accompanied by qualifying language to ensure it accurately reflects the level of supporting scientific evidence.

The claim reads:

“Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces per day of macadamia nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and not resulting in increased intake of saturated fat or calories may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. See nutrition information for fat [and calorie] content.”

The claim was approved in response to a petition filed by Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc in 2015, and reflects the growing global understanding of the health benefits of macadamias. It comes just a few months after producers of nut products in Australia and New Zealand found that under certain conditions, they may now be eligible to communicate that nuts are heart-healthy on product packaging and in advertising direct to consumers.

To read the full media release from the US FDA, go here.

마카다미아 리뷰 구독하기

월간 e-뉴스레터
구독하기

최신 소식

See more news

음식, 건강, 간식 섭취 트렌드: 새로운 소비자 인사이트 공개

음식, 건강, 간식 소비에 대한 소비자들의 사고 방식은 라이프스타일의 변화, 건강 관리 트렌드, 문화적 영향에 따라 끊임없이 변모하고 있다. 이러한 변화 속에서 호주 마카다미아 업계는 한발 앞서 나가고 있으며, 이는 마카다미아가 현대인의 식생활에 어떻게 자리 잡을 수 있을지 이해하고, 변화하는 소비자 기대에 맞춰 혁신을 꾀하는 식음료 브랜드에 전략적 기회를 제공하는 데 중요한 역할을 한다.

India opens the door wider for Australian macadamias with improved technical market access

The Australian macadamia industry welcomes a major development in trade access, with the Government of India officially gazetting an amendment to its Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) for Australian macadamia nuts. This change significantly improves technical market access, reducing barriers for Australian-grown macadamias to enter one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE MACADAMIA REVIEW

and be the first to know about the latest news from the Australian macadamia industry.

  • 이 양식을 제출함으로써 저희가 연락을 드릴 수 있도록 귀하의 개인정보를 수집하는 데 동의하였음을 확인합니다. 상세 내용은 저희 개인정보 처리 방침을확인 바랍니다. privacy policy