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Jatropower led partnership receives Indian Patent titled “A method of mutation to eliminate the toxic phorbol esters in Jatropha curcas L” (Patent No: 577311). This patent involves the identification of the marker that can unambiguously distinguish between edible and non-edible jatropha plants. It is an important milestone in edible jatropha (Xuta®) breeding.
New scientific publication, where Jatropower is involved published – «A scientific manuscript titled “A comparative study of the nutritional and physiological potential of Xuta (edible Jatropha curcas L.) protein: Insights into its digestibility and effects on the intestinal barrier”, accepted for publication in the widely read Current Research in Food Science journal. The peer reviewed publication deals with the nutritional quality of Jatropower’s Xuta kernels.
New scientific publication, where Jatropower is involved published – «Evaluation of the genotoxic potential and minimisation of antinutrients in edible Xuta (Jatropha curcas L.) kernels».
JATROPOWER develops new business model for long-term profitable removal of CO2 from the atmosphere with plantations on fallow land.
Jatropower intensifies breeding for pistillate character in Xuta® plants to diversify resource base for further F1 hybrid development.
The superior performance of Jatropower’s Moringa oleifera varieties validated through agronomic trials. These first agronomic trial results confirmed the superiority of two selected cultivars for pod production (Indian market), one with robust growth for leaf production (world market) and one cultivar suited for pod and leaf type production. Chemical analysis of the seeds and leaves show their superior characteristics in terms of protein and oil contents and the superiority of antioxidant activity of leaves.
Jatropower India upgrades its laboratory facilities in India with full-fledged Phorbol Ester analysis equipment. This is an important milestone in enhancing the company’s edible jatropha programme through faster and more comprehensive in-house quality control capability.
High-protein edible crop variety developed that ‚thrives‘ on fallow land
Jatropower pursues approval of edible Jatropha curcas (Xuta) as a “Traditional Food from a third country”
Jatropower’s notification, “Roasted and ground Xuta (edible variety of Jatropha curcas L.) seed kernels as traditional food from a third country” to the EU, was validated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in October 2021.
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Jatropower’s notification, “Roasted and ground Xuta (edible variety of Jatropha curcas L.) seed kernels as traditional food from a third country” to the EU, was validated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in October 2021. On 5th July, 2022 we received an official communication from the EU, which mentioned the objections that hinder the approval of Xuta kernel powder as a “traditional food from a third country”. The EU communication, however, pointed out that a revised Notification addressing the objections raised can be submitted according to Article 16 of the EU Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.
The objections raised in the EU communication relate to (i) the insufficient information on the intended uses and use levels of Xuta powder to allow for a proper intake exposure assessment, which will enable calculation of a margin of exposure (MOE) based on the no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for phorbol esters, and (ii) limited knowledge and the resulting uncertainties regarding the genotoxic potential of phorbol esters and thus of the traditional food.
Jatropower’s measurements have shown that phorbol esters are completely absent in the kernels of its Xuta varieties and is therefore confident of being able to redress the objections convincingly with analysis data based on the methods suggested in the EFSA technical report, including those from a genotoxicity analysis of Xuta kernels.
Further, the related EFSA technical report has suggested a revision of specifications for the roasted and ground Xuta kernel meal (e.g., to include more detailed microbiological parameters and a lower limit-value for possible phorbol ester contamination). We would like to thank the EFSA Scientific Committee for the recommendations and constructive criticism.
A revised notification, addressing the objections and incorporating the recommendations will be submitted at the earliest to enable approval of edible Jatropha curcas L. as a “Traditional food from a third country” to allow a broader supply base for this highly nutritious food item.
Parallelly, it is encouraging that the European Commission has included Jatropha curcas L. (edible variety kernels) in the Union List of “Novel foods”.