ID 3196 - Acerola

PL: Acerola
EN: Acerola
Pdf: vitamin C

Oświadczenie (2)

1. Charakterystyka żywności / składnika

The food constituent that is the subject of the health claims is vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, ascorbate), which is a well recognised nutrient and is measurable in foods by established methods.
Vitamin C occurs naturally in foods and is authorised for addition to foods (Annex I of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/20066 and Annex I of Directive 2002/46/EC7). This evaluation applies to vitamin C naturally present in foods and those forms authorised for addition to foods (Annex II of the Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 and Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC).
The Panel considers that the food constituent, vitamin C, which is the subject of the health claims, is sufficiently characterised.

2.4. Udział w prawidłowym pozyskiwaniu energii w procesach metabolicznych (ID 2334, 3196)

The claimed effect is “invigoration of the body” and “physical health”. The Panel assumes that the target population is the general population.
In the context of the proposed wording and clarifications provided by Member States, the Panel assumes that the claimed effect refers to energy-yielding metabolism.
A claim on vitamin C and energy-yielding metabolism has already been assessed with a favourable outcome (EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA), 2009).

5. Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

The Panel considers that in order to bear the claims a food should be at least a source of vitamin C as per Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Such amounts can be easily consumed as part of a balanced diet. The target population is the general population.

Warunki i możliwe ograniczenia stosowania oświadczenia

Fruit / At least an acerola daily amount equivalent to 25 mg vitamin C.