Polyphenolics Announces Expanded Self-GRAS Affirmation

MegaNatural^® Gold grape seed extract and MegaNatural^® Gold grape pomace extract expanded
to now include hot and cold breakfast cereals, nutrition bars, yogurt,
and frozen dairy desserts and mixes.

MADERA, CA – Polyphenolics, a Division of the Canandaigua Company, Inc. announced the expanded use of MegaNatural^® Gold grape seed extract and MegaNatural^® Gold pomace extract from use in fruit juices, fruit flavored beverages, fruit flavored beverage mixes, and carbonated fruit flavored beverages to now include food items such as hot and cold ready-to-eat breakfast cereal, meal replacement, snack bars, yogurt, and frozen dairy desserts and mixes.

"This is a giant step toward expanding the availability of these two products beyond the realm of nutraceuticals and beverages to now include functional food application," said Anil Shrikhande, President, Polyphenolics, Inc. "This is a significant stage in the evolution of MegaNatural^® brand for Polyphenolics and our customer partners."

Polyphenolics is a leading manufacturer of ingredients for the nutritional and beverage industries. Its extracts are produced in Canandaigua Wine Company, Inc.’s California wineries from unfermented grapes, using a patented, solvent-free, water extraction process. For more information call (574) 243-9825 or visit www.polyphenolics.com