Riboflavin & Folic Acid: Sugar

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in foods like eggs, meat, and leafy green vegetables. Folic acid, or Vitamin B9, is also a water-soluble vitamin, found in leafy green vegetables, fruits, and fortified grains. Both are often added to foods as synthetic supplements to increase their nutritional value.

Riboflavin and folic acid are added to foods as nutritional supplements, particularly in grain products like bread and pasta, as well as cereals and infant formula. They help fortify these foods to meet daily vitamin requirements. They are also sometimes used as food colorings (riboflavin can impart a yellow hue).

Riboflavin and folic acid are essential vitamins that the body needs to function properly. The FDA considers them safe when used as nutritional supplements or color additives. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these vitamins and established acceptable daily intakes. High doses of folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency, but this is generally not a concern at typical dietary intake levels.