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Role in food
Manufacturers add nutrient blends to fortify foods, meaning they add essential vitamins and minerals …
What it is
A nutrient blend is a mixture of vitamins and minerals added to foods. These nutrients are often synthesized or extracted from natural sources. They are combined in specific ratios to fortify foods and enhance their nutritional profile.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add nutrient blends to fortify foods, meaning they add essential vitamins and minerals that might be lacking in a person's diet. They are commonly found in processed foods like cereals, baked goods, and beverages to increase their nutritional value.
Health notes
In the US, nutrient blends are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) or approved food additives when used as intended. The FDA regulates their use to ensure safety and proper labeling. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual vitamins and minerals, setting guidelines for their safe use. At typical intake levels found in fortified foods, these nutrients are considered safe and beneficial for most people.
Allergen info
Nutrient blends themselves are not typically major allergens. However, the carrier or processing aids used to create the blend might be derived from major allergens like soy or wheat, so it's important to check the product's full ingredient list.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.