NTX Technology

NTX is a patented process for infusing spirits with a hepatoprotective blend of generally recognized as safe (GRAS) ingredients. The process patent was issued to Chigurupati Technologies in May 2015,[1] and the patent was published in October 2015. The exact effects of NTX are hard to discuss because the US Federal regulations do not allow health claims relating to alcoholic beverages.[2] The patent describes a method that reduces the liver toxicity of alcoholic beverages by infusing them with a proprietary mix of several substances that are widely used in foods, among them a licorice-root derivative (Glycyrrhizin) and a sugar alcohol.[2]

NTX is now being used in the manufacture of some Distilled Spirits.[2][3] Spirits manufactured using NTX are in a new class referred to as "Functional Spirits".[4] The stated objective of NTX is to "reduce the harmful effects of alcohol on the liver without affecting the drinking experience."[3]

On April 13, 2016, Chigurupati Technologies, the owner of NTX filed a health claim petition against the United States Alcohol Bureau along with Bellion Spirits, The Coalition for Safer Drinking and Ron Paul's Campaign for Liberty to be able to make health statements associated with Alcohol Beverages made with NTX.

NTX Technology is currently used in Bellion Vodka.

References

  1. ↑ http://patents.justia.com/assignee/chigurupati-technologies-private-limited
  2. 1 2 3 https://cei.org/blog/drinking-dark
  3. 1 2 http://tastingpanelhighlights.com/2014/08/cover-story-revolution-in-the-evolution-of-spirits-august-2014-2/
  4. ↑ http://functionalspirits.org/
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