Ingredient

Methylcobalamin

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Methylcobalamin is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them with vitamin B12. …

What it is

Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products and is essential for nerve function and the formation of DNA and red blood cells. It is produced industrially through bacterial fermentation.

Why it's used

Methylcobalamin is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them with vitamin B12. It is commonly found in energy drinks, specialty supplements, and plant-based beverages that aim to provide a source of this essential vitamin.

Health notes

Methylcobalamin is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. JECFA has evaluated vitamin B12 and established an acceptable daily intake. At typical intake levels found in fortified foods, it is considered safe and beneficial for maintaining adequate vitamin B12 levels. There is no widespread controversy regarding its use in food.

Allergen info

Methylcobalamin is not one of the FDA's 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Methylcobalamin

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SODASTREAM Energy Drink Mix Liquid Water Enhancer 100kcal 0Protein 0Fat 50Carbs XING ENERGY Xing Energy, Energy Drink Soda 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.7Carbs Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Potent Brain And Body Fuel, Purple Guava Pear Soda 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs Nuun & Company, Inc. Lemon Lime Flavored Instant Electrolyte Drink Mix, Lemon Lime Specialty Formula Supplements High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 227kcal 0Protein 0Fat 63.6Carbs Nuun & Company, Inc. Lemon Lime Flavored Instant Electrolyte Drink Mix On-The-Go Stick Packs, Lemon Lime Powdered Drinks High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 227kcal 0Protein 0Fat 63.6Carbs Xing Beverage LLC Xing Energy, Energy Drink, Mad Melon Soda 46kcal 0Protein 0Fat 11.7Carbs NeuroGum, Inc. Cinna Mental Smart Energy. Clarity. Focus. Gum, Cinna Mental Chewing Gum & Mints 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs VitaCup Inc. Medium Dark Roast Gold Label Energy & Focus Keto Genius Organic Coffee Pods Organic Coffee, Medium Dark Coffee 50kcal 10Protein 5Fat 0Carbs Superleaf LLC Original Lychee & White Grape Prebiotic Aloe Water, Original Plant Based Water 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.9Carbs Superleaf LLC Appleberry Apple & Raspberry Probiotic Aloe Water, Appleberry Plant Based Water 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.9Carbs Superleaf LLC Cryptokiwi Kiwi & Cucumber Prebiotic Aloe Water, Cryptokiwi Plant Based Water 6kcal 0Protein 0Fat 1.9Carbs Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Peach Mango Energy Drink, Peach Mango Soda 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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