ANSWER

According to the Food Regulations 1985, it is allowed to describe the general benefits (i.e. nutrient claims) of the food ingredients used in the food product when the food meets the criterion for claims for “source of” as specified in Table II of the Fifth A Schedule.

References
Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017a). Food Regulations 1985. Fifth A Schedule (Regulation 18c), Table II Conditions for Nutrient Contents For Use of Nutrition Claims.

For example, if you have added 3g of Inulin in the product, a statement such as “Inulin helps increase intestinal bifidobacteria and helps maintain a good intestinal environment” is permitted to be displayed on the label as the inulin content meets the required level for making a claim for “source” which is 2g per serving.

Only word/sentence of “ wheat grass or psyllium husk is added” is allowed on the label when these ingredients are added in the product. The sentence of “wheat grass contains high antioxidant and rich in nutrients. Psyllium husks is soluble fiber that can promote bowel movement” is not allowed as wheat grass and psyllium husk are not listed as permitted claim in Food Regulation Malaysia.

The following nutrient function claims (or similar wording) are permitted according to Regulation 18E of Malaysian Food Regulation 1985.

Reference
Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017b). Food Regulations 1985. Regulation 18E.