What challenge must be addressed regarding market entry for ULGCS products despite FDA approval?
Answer
The supply chain must adapt, requiring investment in separate silos and transport lines to ensure validated purity for every batch
While approved, the infrastructure supporting conventional cottonseed meal (optimized for animal feed variance) must be overhauled to meet the strict, validated purity demands of the human food sector.
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