Both Enriched With Niacin

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient that the human body needs to function properly. It can be found naturally in foods like meat, fish, nuts, and legumes, and is also produced synthetically. The two main forms are nicotinic acid and niacinamide (or nicotinamide).

Niacin is often added to foods as a nutrient to enrich or fortify them, meaning it's put back into foods that may have lost it during processing, or added to foods that don't naturally contain much. It's commonly found in enriched grain products like bread, cereals, and pasta, as well as in some meat and poultry products.

Niacin is recognized by the FDA as an essential nutrient. It plays a crucial role in metabolism and can prevent pellagra, a disease caused by niacin deficiency. While essential, very high doses of niacin, often used for medical purposes, can cause side effects like flushing, itching, and liver issues. JECFA has evaluated niacin and established an acceptable daily intake. The US National Academies have also established recommended daily allowances and upper intake levels for niacin.