Ingredient

Manganese

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manganese is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify products and help consumers …

What it is

Manganese is an essential mineral found naturally in the earth's crust, soil, and water. It is also present in many foods. In the body, it plays a role in bone formation, metabolism, and immune function.

Why it's used

Manganese is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify products and help consumers meet their daily intake. It is commonly found in fortified beverages, cereals, and dietary supplements.

Health notes

Manganese is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient in food. The US National Academies have established a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for manganese. JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated manganese. While essential, excessive manganese intake over long periods can lead to neurological issues.

Allergen info

Manganese is a mineral and not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Manganese

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Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Chocolate Instant Drink Mix, Chocolate Powdered Drinks High in added sugars — 46% DV per serving 370kcal 3.7Protein 1.9Fat 92.6Carbs Global Water Solutions Corp Nano-Nutrient Water Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs En-R-G Foods LLC Dark Chocolate Pro, Coconut Almond Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 452kcal 23.8Protein 23.8Fat 42.9Carbs AquaHydrate, Inc. Purified Water With Electrolytes Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Daily Greens 100% Fruit & Vegetable Juice Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 38kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Bolthouse Farms, Daily Roots Vegetable Juice + Boosts, Beet And Carrot, Beet And Carrot Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs Bolthouse Farms, Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Daily Greens, Daily Greens Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Bolthouse Farms, Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Daily Greens, Daily Greens Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 38kcal 0.4Protein 0Fat 9.6Carbs Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Vegetable Juice + Boosts Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 25kcal 1.2Protein 0Fat 5.4Carbs Purified Water With Electrolytes AquaHydrate, Inc. Purified Water With Electrolytes Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs AquaHydrate, Inc. Purified Water With Electrolytes Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Zentropika Industries Incorporated Razor Energy Drink, Raspberry Orange Soda 32kcal —Protein 0Fat 8.0Carbs Purified Water With Electrolytes AquaHydrate, Inc. Purified Water With Electrolytes Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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