Ingredient

B6

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Role in food
Vitamin B6 is added to foods as a nutrient to help fortify them and …

What it is

Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. It is found naturally in many foods like fish, poultry, and potatoes, and is also added to some processed foods. It is essential for many bodily functions, including metabolism and brain development.

Why it's used

Vitamin B6 is added to foods as a nutrient to help fortify them and contribute to the consumer's daily intake. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, snack bars, and some beverages.

Health notes

Vitamin B6 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. The FDA has established upper intake levels for vitamin B6. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated vitamin B6 and established an acceptable daily intake. Most people get enough vitamin B6 from their diet, but deficiencies can occur in certain populations.

Allergen info

Vitamin B6 is not one of the FDA's nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing B6

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Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Cran Energy, Energy Juice Drink, Raspberry Soda 14kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Ocean Spray, Cran-Energy, Cranberry Energy Juice Drink, Pomegranate Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 14kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.6Carbs Talking Rain Beverage Co., Inc Sparkling Water Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs BLU Blu, Energy Drink, Mojito, Lime, Lemon, Mint Soda 45kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 10.8Carbs UPLOAD Healthy Functional Drink Other Drinks 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.5Carbs GIORGIO FOODS Rustic Stone Baked Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 246kcal 10.6Protein 11.3Fat 24.6Carbs 4C Foods Corp. Energy Rush Half & Half Iced Tea Powdered Drinks 186kcal 37.2Protein 0Fat 0Carbs 4C Foods Corp. Energy Rush Drink Mix With Taurine Powdered Drinks 135kcal 27.0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Monster Energy Company Energy Drink Soda 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.2Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Chicken Sandwich Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 275kcal 11.3Protein 9.9Fat 35.2Carbs FAST BITES Cheese-Burger Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 285kcal 10.8Protein 13.1Fat 32.3Carbs SAMA SPREAD Smokey Artisan Almond Cheeze Butter & Spread 286kcal 17.9Protein 14.3Fat 21.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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