Ingredient

B9

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help people increase their …

What it is

Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, which is naturally found in foods like leafy green vegetables, fruits, and beans. It is manufactured through chemical synthesis. Folate is essential for cell growth and DNA formation.

Why it's used

Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help people increase their intake of folate. It is commonly found in enriched grain products like bread, pasta, and cereals, as well as in some beverages and snack bars.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers folic acid to be safe and effective for use in food fortification. Adequate folate intake is important for preventing neural tube defects in newborns. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated folic acid. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from consuming folic acid at typical intake levels from fortified foods.

Allergen info

Folic acid is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing B9

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4C Foods Corp. Energy Rush Half & Half Iced Tea Powdered Drinks 186kcal 37.2Protein 0Fat 0Carbs EAS Get Lean & Toned Bars Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 420kcal 30Protein 14Fat 46Carbs ZONE PERFECT Chocolate Mint Bars, Chocolate Mint Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 440kcal 28Protein 12Fat 60Carbs ZONE PERFECT White Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, White Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 420kcal 30Protein 14Fat 42Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Chocolate Mint Bars, Chocolate Mint Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 440kcal 28Protein 12Fat 60Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutrition Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 420kcal 28Protein 14Fat 48Carbs Eicotech Corporation Double Dark Chocolate Nutrition Bars, Double Dark Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 422kcal 26.7Protein 13.3Fat 48.9Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Double Dark Chocolate Bars, Double Dark Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 422kcal 26.7Protein 15.6Fat 44.4Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Double Dark Chocolate Protein Bars, Double Dark Chocolate Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 422kcal 26.7Protein —Fat 44.4Carbs Eicotech Corporation Chocolate Mint Nutrition Bars, Chocolate Mint Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 420kcal 28Protein 14Fat 48Carbs Eicotech Corporation Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutrition Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 420kcal 28Protein 14Fat 48Carbs Salted Caramel Brownie Bars, Salted Caramel Brownie Abbott Laboratories Inc Salted Caramel Brownie Bars, Salted Caramel Brownie Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 444kcal 22.2Protein 20Fat 44.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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