Enriched With Niacin Reduced Iron

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a B vitamin essential for human health. Reduced iron is a form of iron used as a food additive. Together, they are added to foods to increase their nutritional value, particularly in grain products.

Niacin and reduced iron are added to foods as nutrients to help fortify them. They are commonly found in enriched grain products like bread, pasta, and cereals, as well as in some processed meats.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers niacin and iron to be safe and essential nutrients. The FDA permits their addition to foods to improve nutritional content. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated niacin and iron and established acceptable daily intakes. These nutrients are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when consumed at levels typically found in fortified foods.