Ingredient

Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cyanocobalamin to foods and beverages to fortify them with vitamin B12, helping …

What is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12?

Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin B12. It is produced industrially through a process involving bacterial fermentation, followed by chemical synthesis and purification. Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.

Is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 vegan?

Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 a major allergen?

Cyanocobalamin is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 used for?

Manufacturers add cyanocobalamin to foods and beverages to fortify them with vitamin B12, helping consumers meet their daily nutritional needs.

Is Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12 safe?

Cyanocobalamin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient supplement.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cyanocobalamin to foods and beverages to fortify them with vitamin B12, helping consumers meet their daily nutritional needs. It is commonly found in fortified cereals, plant-based milk alternatives, energy drinks, and dietary supplements.

Health notes

Cyanocobalamin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a nutrient supplement. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated vitamin B12. Typical intakes from fortified foods and supplements are not associated with adverse health effects. Evidence does not suggest harmful effects from consuming foods fortified with cyanocobalamin.

Allergen info

Cyanocobalamin is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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