Niacin Ferrous Lactate

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential nutrient. Ferrous lactate is a salt formed from iron and lactic acid. This ingredient combines both, often used to fortify foods with iron and niacin.

This ingredient is primarily used as a nutrient supplement in enriched foods like pasta. Manufacturers add it to help consumers meet their dietary requirements for iron and niacin, which are important for energy production and red blood cell formation.

Niacin is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA for use as a nutrient supplement. Ferrous lactate is also permitted for use in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated niacin and iron compounds. At typical levels found in fortified foods, these nutrients are generally considered safe. Excessive iron intake can cause gastrointestinal upset, but this is rare from food sources alone.