Vladimir A Shipelin, Ekaterina A Skiba, Vera V Budayeva, Antonina A Shumakova, Alexey I Kolobanov, Ilya E Sokolov, Kirill Z Maisaya, Galina V Guseva, Nikita V Trusov, Alexander G Masyutin, Yanina A Delegan, Yulia N Kocharovskaya, Alexander G Bogun, Ivan V Gmoshinski, Sergey A Khotimchenko, Dmitry B Nikityuk
UNLABELLED: Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) is being considered as a potential replacement for microcrystalline cellulose as a food additive and a source of dietary fiber due to its unique properties. However, studies on the risks of consuming BNC in food are limited, and it is not yet approved for use in food in the US, EU, and Russia. AIM: This study aims to perform a toxicological and hygienic assessment of the safety of BNC in a subacute 8-week administration in rats...
April 26, 2024: Nanomaterials