Folid Acid
What is Folid Acid?
Folic acid is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate. Folate is naturally found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, fruits, and legumes. Folic acid is typically produced industrially through chemical synthesis.
Is Folid Acid vegan?
Folid Acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Folid Acid gluten-free?
Folic acid is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Folid Acid used for?
Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help increase intake of this essential vitamin.
Is Folid Acid safe?
Folic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient.
Why it's used
Folic acid is added to foods as a nutrient to help increase intake of this essential vitamin. It is commonly found in fortified grain products like breads, cereals, and pasta, as well as in some beverages and other processed foods.
Health notes
Folic acid is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. It plays a crucial role in cell growth and DNA formation. The FDA requires folic acid fortification in certain grain products to help prevent neural tube defects in newborns. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated folic acid and established acceptable daily intakes. Evidence generally supports the benefits of adequate folate intake for public health.
Allergen info
Folic acid is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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