Folic Acid Palm Oil
What is Folic Acid Palm Oil?
Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. Folate occurs naturally in many foods. Folic acid is often added to foods to increase their folate content.
Is Folic Acid Palm Oil vegan?
Folic Acid Palm Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Folic Acid Palm Oil gluten-free?
Folic acid is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is Folic Acid Palm Oil used for?
Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help people increase their intake of folate.
Is Folic Acid Palm Oil safe?
In the U.S., folic acid is approved by the FDA as a nutrient supplement and is added to certain foods.
Why it's used
Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help people increase their intake of folate. It is commonly found in enriched grain products like bread, pasta, and cereals, as well as in some baked goods and snack foods.
Health notes
In the U.S., folic acid is approved by the FDA as a nutrient supplement and is added to certain foods. The FDA requires folic acid to be added to enriched grain products to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated folic acid. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical intakes of folic acid from fortified foods.
Allergen info
Folic acid is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
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