Flic Acid
What is Flic Acid?
Folic acid is a synthetic B vitamin, also known as vitamin B9. It is manufactured and added to foods to increase their nutritional value. It is not found naturally in foods, but the natural form, folate, is present in many leafy green vegetables.
Is Flic Acid vegan?
Flic Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Flic Acid gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Flic Acid a major allergen?
Folic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Flic Acid used for?
Folic acid is added to foods to help people get enough of this essential nutrient.
Is Flic Acid safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers folic acid a safe and effective nutrient for food fortification.
Why it's used
Folic acid is added to foods to help people get enough of this essential nutrient. It is commonly found in fortified grain products like bread, pasta, rice, and breakfast cereals. It is also added to some other processed foods.
Health notes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers folic acid a safe and effective nutrient for food fortification. It plays a vital role in cell growth and DNA formation. Adequate intake of folic acid is crucial, especially for women of childbearing age, to help prevent certain birth defects. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have also evaluated folic acid and its role in health.
Allergen info
Folic acid is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Flic Acid
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