Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6, an essential nutrient that the body needs to function. It is found naturally in many foods like meat, fish, whole grains, and nuts. It can also be produced synthetically for use as a food additive.

Manufacturers add pyridoxine to foods as a nutrient supplement, most commonly in fortified cereals, beverages, and baked goods. It helps ensure that consumers get adequate amounts of this essential vitamin.

Pyridoxine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated pyridoxine and established an acceptable daily intake. While essential, very high doses of vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage, though this is rare and typically associated with long-term, excessive supplementation rather than food intake.