Floic Acid
What is Floic Acid?
Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. It is manufactured chemically. Folate is naturally found in many foods and is essential for cell growth and DNA formation.
Is Floic Acid vegan?
Floic Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Floic Acid gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Floic Acid a major allergen?
Folic acid is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Floic Acid used for?
Folic acid is added to foods to increase their folate content.
Is Floic Acid safe?
In the U.S., folic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.
Why it's used
Folic acid is added to foods to increase their folate content. It is commonly found in enriched grain products like bread, pasta, and cereals, as well as in some fortified beverages.
Health notes
In the U.S., folic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. It plays a vital role in preventing neural tube defects in newborns. The FDA requires certain grain products to be fortified with folic acid. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated folic acid and established guidelines for its use.
Allergen info
Folic acid is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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