Griffonia: new quality in our portfolio
K.-W. Pfannenschmidt GmbH
2024-05-27 13:53:00
Griffonia: new quality in our portfolio -

Looking for Griffonia simplificolia? For a quality that is not considered a Novel Food? Then you've come to the right place!

New to our portfolio, we are pleased to offer you:

  • Griffonia extract with 25- 30 % 5-HTP, water extracted (article 13831)

This qualtiy was introduced in response to updates to the EU Novel Food Catalogue in April 2024. According to the current status, only Griffonia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC.) Baill seeds and aqueous extracts from Griffonia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC.) Baill seeds with max. 30 % 5-HTP are assessed as non-novel in food supplements. Other extracts from the seeds or the use of a selective extract of 5-HTP from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia are assessed as novel foods.

Griffonia seeds are naturally rich in 5-HTP, a precursor of serotonin and melatonin. Serotonin, often referred to as the ‘happiness hormone’, is involved in regulating mood and influences memory performance, among other things. In the dark, the body produces the ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin from serotonin, which regulates the day-night rhythm and is important for restful sleep.