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The target population proposed by the applicant is the general population and the NF is proposed as a food ingredient in several food products. Considering the nutritional profile of the NF and the proposed conditions of use, its consumption is considered not nutritionally disadvantageous, and the Panel considers that no toxicological studies are required on this NF. The microbiological analyses for several batches of the NF revealed high microbial counts regarding total aerobic microbial count, Enterobacteriaceae, yeasts and moulds, highlighting excessive variability in the hygiene conditions along the production process. The NF has the same potential as wheat, barley and rye to trigger IgE\u2010mediated allergic reactions in cereal\u2010allergic individuals and\/or adverse reactions in individuals with coeliac disease under the proposed conditions of use. 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