Health Canada Completes Novel Food Safety Assessment of Rhiza Mycoprotein
On 14 September 2026, Health Canada published the results of its novel food safety assessment of Rhiza Mycoprotein. The product consists of non-viable, dehydrated mycelial biomass derived from a non-genetically modified environmental isolate of Neurospora crassa. It is intended for use as an alternative protein source and a source of dietary fibre in meat, poultry, seafood, meat alternative, and dairy analog products.
Oct 26, 2026