Pulmuone Registers Korea's First and Second 'Functional Labeling General Foods'... Launching in January

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] Following the implementation of the functional labeling system for general foods, Pulmuone is launching the first and second new general food products with functional labeling in Korea.

On the 31st, Pulmuone announced that, in response to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety allowing functional labeling on general foods on the 29th, it developed and registered the first functional labeling general food product in Korea, ‘PGA Plus Calcium Soft Tofu,’ which adds functional ingredients to tofu, and the second product, the new ‘Fermented Red Yeast Natto,’ both scheduled for release in January.

Pulmuone registered these products as the first in Korea on the Korean Food Industry Association website’s ‘Disclosure of Data Related to Functional Labeling and Advertising of Foods’ section, in accordance with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety’s ‘Regulations on Functional Labeling or Advertising of Foods Not Considered as False or Misleading.’

The ‘Functional Labeling System for General Foods’ is a system that allows general foods, which previously could not display functional claims, to do so if there is scientific evidence. The ingredients or components allowed for functional labeling in general foods include 29 types such as poly-gamma-glutamic acid, red yeast rice, probiotics, and aloe gel.

This system was established after more than two years of discussions among a consultative body composed of consumer groups, industry, academia, and government officials to revitalize the domestic food industry and guarantee consumer choice.

The first general food with functional labeling in Korea, ‘PGA Plus Calcium Soft Tofu,’ is a new product independently developed by Pulmuone Technology Institute, containing the health functional food ingredient ‘poly-gamma-glutamic acid.’

Accordingly, the front of the package states, “This product contains poly-gamma-glutamic acid (PGA), which is known to help promote calcium absorption in the body.”

Additionally, the second functional labeling product, ‘Fermented Red Yeast Natto,’ is a new product independently developed by Pulmuone Technology Institute, containing a sauce with the health functional food ingredient ‘red yeast rice.’

The front of this product’s package states, “This product contains red yeast rice, which is known to help reduce blood cholesterol.”

Besides these, Pulmuone has additionally registered four products as general foods with functional labeling: ▲‘Plant-based Probiotics Stomach & Capsule’ (containing probiotics) ▲‘Plant-based Probiotics Red & Omega’ (containing probiotics) ▲‘Liumen Vital’ (containing poly-gamma-glutamic acid) ▲‘Strong Joah Aloe & Green Grape’ (containing aloe gel).

Lee Sang-yoon, Director of Pulmuone Technology Institute, said, “Pulmuone, which has led the way in providing healthy and balanced nutrition for consumers, has proactively researched and developed the first and second new products in line with the implementation of the functional labeling system for general foods.” He added, “Pulmuone will continue to develop various general foods with functional labeling to contribute to improving consumer health and expanding consumer choice.”

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