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5-HTP is 5-Hydroxytryptophan. | |||
As of April 2022, 5-HTP (synthesised or extracted from Griffonia) was deemed [[Novel Food |Novel]]. Subsequently, it was challenged and in May 2024 the Novel Food catalogue was updated to allow seed extracts up to 30%. Synthetic 5-HTP is still Novel. | |||
G&G will only sell Griffonia seed powder or Griffonia seed extracted to provide a maximum of 30% 5-HTP. Griffonia seed naturally contains about 10% 5-HTP. | |||
Some Member States may have separate legislation that would consider the extracts still Novel or medicinal, any customers selling into the EU should check the relevant legislation in that country. | |||
References: | |||
[[Media:5-HTP_data.pdf]] | |||
[[Media:5-HTP_EU_Regulatory_Status.pdf]] | |||
[[Media:5-HTP_Griffonia_FAQ_HFMA.pdf]] | |||
[[Category:Ingredients]] | |||
[[Category:Novel Food]] | |||
Latest revision as of 13:42, 18 September 2026
Ingredient · Novel Food
5-HTP
G&G Cloud staff reference · last edited 18/09/2026
5-HTP is 5-Hydroxytryptophan.
As of April 2022, 5-HTP (synthesised or extracted from Griffonia) was deemed Novel. Subsequently, it was challenged and in May 2024 the Novel Food catalogue was updated to allow seed extracts up to 30%. Synthetic 5-HTP is still Novel.
G&G will only sell Griffonia seed powder or Griffonia seed extracted to provide a maximum of 30% 5-HTP. Griffonia seed naturally contains about 10% 5-HTP.
Some Member States may have separate legislation that would consider the extracts still Novel or medicinal, any customers selling into the EU should check the relevant legislation in that country.
References: