Health assessment of food ingredients

Food ingredients that the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment assesses

  • Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

    The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment carries out health risk assessments on specific issues relating to carbohydrates, fats and proteins - also known as macronutrients.

  • Vitamins and minerals

    In addition to carbohydrates, protein and fat, humans need vitamins, minerals and trace elements (micronutrients) to regulate metabolic processes.

  • Other food ingredients

    The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment assesses the health risks of other food ingredients, including amino acids, fatty acids and dietary fibre.

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