Carthage, Missouri, September 16, 2010 – ESM Technologies, the leading supplier of innovative, commercialized eggshell and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients, has received self‐affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for its patented, clinically proven ingredient, NEM® (Natural Eggshell Membrane).

NEM® attained GRAS status following safety and toxicology reviews by an independent expert panel. This will allow NEM® to expand into the food and beverage industry. There are numerous food and beverage categories for which NEM® is approved for use; a few include beverages and beverage bases, fruit and vegetable juices, baked goods, soft candy and snack foods. The Allowable Daily Intake (ADI) for NEM® is up to 14 grams per day for food use and intake. “Attaining GRAS status for our cornerstone ingredient, NEM®, demonstrates our continued commitment to safety and quality and will allow additional markets to benefit from its proven clinical efficacy”, said Kevin J. Ruff, Ph.D., MBA, ESM Technologies’ Director of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs.

Published clinical research on NEM® showed an improvement in joint comfort and flexibility in just 7 to 10 days with only 500mg per day. Please stop by our booth, #26035, at SupplySide West to ask us about NEM®.

About ESM Technologies

ESM Technologies is the leading supplier of eggshell calcium and eggshell membrane wellness ingredients. Located in Carthage, Missouri, the company researches, develops and manufactures high‐quality branded ingredients from a traceable and sustainable supply of USDA‐inspected facilities. ESM’s chemical‐free, patented process has allowed the introduction of innovative and unique ingredients to the marketplace: NEM® (Natural Eggshell Membrane) and ESC® (EggShell Calcium).

For more information on ESM Technologies, please visit www.ESMingredients.com or call 866.804.8034.

For more information Contact:
Robin Harding
NutraSense Inc.
800-350-7017 ext. 108