Ingredient

Pyridoxinehydrochloride

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add pyridoxine hydrochloride to foods as a nutrient supplement, primarily to fortify products …

What is Pyridoxinehydrochloride?

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is the synthetic form of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It is commonly manufactured through chemical synthesis and is often used as a food additive to fortify foods with vitamin B6.

Is Pyridoxinehydrochloride vegan?

Pyridoxinehydrochloride is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Pyridoxinehydrochloride gluten-free?

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Pyridoxinehydrochloride used for?

Manufacturers add pyridoxine hydrochloride to foods as a nutrient supplement, primarily to fortify products like cereals, infant formulas, and nutritional beverages.

Is Pyridoxinehydrochloride safe?

In the U.S., pyridoxine hydrochloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add pyridoxine hydrochloride to foods as a nutrient supplement, primarily to fortify products like cereals, infant formulas, and nutritional beverages. It helps ensure consumers receive adequate amounts of this essential vitamin, which plays a role in metabolism and nerve function.

Health notes

In the U.S., pyridoxine hydrochloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated vitamin B6 and its derivatives, establishing acceptable daily intakes. While essential, very high doses of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve-related issues, but this is typically not a concern with typical dietary intake from fortified foods.

Allergen info

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Pyridoxinehydrochloride

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Abbott Laboratories Inc Abbott, Ensure, High Protein Nutrition Shake, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in sodium — 248% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 200% DV per serving 2000kcal 200Protein 25Fat 238Carbs Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 54% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 177kcal 5.7Protein 6.0Fat 25.2Carbs Wakefern Food Corporation Scrunchy, Marshmallow Dreams, Sweetened Oat Cereal With Marshmallows Cereal 400kcal 6.7Protein 3.3Fat 90Carbs Conagra Brands Inc BANQUET Backyard BBQ Mega Meal, 14.25 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 76% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 141kcal 6.9Protein 6.4Fat 14.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 321kcal 10.5Protein 17.4Fat 30.6Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Tenderbroil Flame Grilled Beef Pattie, 3.0 oz Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in saturated fat — 39% DV per serving 249kcal 16.5Protein 18.7Fat 2.6Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. AdvancePierre Fully Cooked Pork Rib Patties with Honey BBQ Sauce, 3.25 oz. Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 33% DV per serving 278kcal 14.2Protein 19.0Fat 12.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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