Bioenergy Life Science (BLS), an ingredients specialist, has partnered with the Netherlands-based Lithos Ingredients to be the exclusive distributor of Bioenergy Ribose in the Benelux countries (Netherlands, Luxembourg and Belgium).
BLS claims that Bioenergy Ribose is the only patented and FDA GRAS-certified and Novel Food approved ribose on the market.
A BRC-AA certified company, Lithos Ingredients is a distributor of active ingredients coming from exclusive partnerships with manufacturers all over the world. With this agreement, companies based in the Benelux that are interested in formulating with Bioenergy Ribose will have access to Lithos Ingredients’ concept development and marketing expertise as well as complementary support from BLS.
BLS Vice President of Sales Marianne McDonagh, said: “Lithos Ingredients shares our same values of transparency and dedication to helping customers achieve their goals.”
Adds Lithos Ingredients Business Unit Manager Bea Boorsma, explained: “Our partners are thoroughly screened to confirm their and their ingredients’ quality, reliability and safety. Bioenergy Ribose is exactly the type of ingredient our customers desire.”
Bioenergy Ribose, a 5-carbon monosaccharide, received novel food authorisation from the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) in 2019. The ingredient works by regulating the body’s natural energy synthesis. It helps muscles regenerate lost energy, and to reduce muscle soreness.
Bioenergy Ribose has more than 30 issued or pending patents, and its benefits are documented by more than 110 clinical studies. Its safety is evidenced by its GRAS status (including a “no questions letter” from the FDA). Bioenergy Ribose also meets or exceeds many quality standards that include Grade-A Level Certification from the BRC and kosher certification. It’s also Non-GMO Project Verified and gluten-free.