D-ribose

Definition/Description: D-ribose is an aldopentose monosaccharide which is produced by fermentation using a transketolase-deﬁcient strain of Bacillus subtilis.

Specification: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/2470/annex/paragraph/2

Conditions under which the novel food may be used: Food category Maximum levels

Bars intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen 3.3 g/100 g

Cereal bars 0.20 g/100 g

Chocolate confectionery (excluding chocolate bars) 0.17 g/100 g

Confectionery 0.20 g/100 g

Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen, isotonic and energy drinks 0.80 g/100 g

Fine bakery wares 0.31 g/100 g

Meal replacement for weight control (as bars) 3.30 g/100 g

Meal replacement for weight control (as drinks) 0.13 g/100 g

Milk-based drinks (excluding malts and shakes) 0.08 g/100 g

Tea and infusions (in powder form to be reconstituted) 0.23 g/100 g

Food category	Maximum levels
Bars intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen	3.3 g/100 g
Cereal bars	0.20 g/100 g
Chocolate confectionery (excluding chocolate bars)	0.17 g/100 g
Confectionery	0.20 g/100 g
Drinks intended to meet the expenditure of intense muscular effort especially for sportsmen, isotonic and energy drinks	0.80 g/100 g
Fine bakery wares	0.31 g/100 g
Meal replacement for weight control (as bars)	3.30 g/100 g
Meal replacement for weight control (as drinks)	0.13 g/100 g
Milk-based drinks (excluding malts and shakes)	0.08 g/100 g
Tea and infusions (in powder form to be reconstituted)	0.23 g/100 g

Additional specific labelling requirements: The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'D-ribose'. The labelling of foods containing D-ribose shall bear a statement that the foods should not be used if food supplements containing D-ribose are consumed the same day.

Data protection: Authorised on 16 April 2019 . This inclusion is based on proprietary scientific evidence and scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Applicant: Bioenergy Life Science, Inc., 13840 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55304, USA . During the period of data protection, the novel food D-ribose is authorised for placing on the market within the Union only by Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. unless a subsequent applicant obtains authorisation for the novel food without reference to the proprietary scientific evidence or scientific data protected in accordance with Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 or with the agreement of Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. End date of the data protection: 16 April 2024 (5 years).

Legislation links: England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2019/506

Last updated: 01 April 2025 The date the item authorisation was last updated.

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