Ingredient

Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add vitamin B12 to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, especially plant-based …

What it is

Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. It is naturally found in animal products like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. Industrially, it is produced through bacterial fermentation.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add vitamin B12 to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, especially plant-based alternatives and cereals, to help consumers meet their daily intake needs. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, plant-based milk alternatives, energy drinks, and nutritional supplements.

Health notes

Vitamin B12 is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The US National Academies have established an upper intake level for vitamin B12. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vitamin B12 and established acceptable daily intakes. Deficiency can lead to anemia and neurological problems, but excess intake from food is not known to cause harm.

Allergen info

Vitamin B12 is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

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Iga, Inc. Toasted Oats, Honey Nut Cereal 400kcal 6.7Protein 3.3Fat 80Carbs Chocolate Banana Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Banana Lifestyle Evolution, Inc. Chocolate Banana Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Banana Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 380kcal 30Protein 7Fat 50Carbs Monterey Bay Foods Natural Vanilla High-Protein Shake, Vanilla Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 358kcal 59.0Protein 3.9Fat 23.1Carbs Yuzu Pineapple Energy Multiplier Drink Mix, Yuzu Pineapple The LIV Group Inc. Yuzu Pineapple Energy Multiplier Drink Mix, Yuzu Pineapple Powdered Drinks High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 281kcal 0Protein 0Fat 62.5Carbs Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc. Bolthouse Farms, Protein Plus, Protein Shake Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 80kcal 6.5Protein 1.1Fat 11.1Carbs Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 222kcal 5.1Protein 6.0Fat 36.8Carbs Chocolate Chip Waffles, Chocolate Chip Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Chip Waffles, Chocolate Chip Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes 229kcal 4.3Protein 7.1Fat 35.7Carbs Green Grape Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drink Mix, Green Grape Mdx Green Grape Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drink Mix, Green Grape Powdered Drinks High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 154kcal 0Protein 0Fat 38.5Carbs Tropical Punch Electrolyte Drink Mix, Tropical Punch Mdx Tropical Punch Electrolyte Drink Mix, Tropical Punch Powdered Drinks High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 281kcal 0Protein 0Fat 75Carbs Lemon Ginger Energy Multiplier Supercharged Energy Drink Mix, Lemon Ginger The LIV Group Inc. Lemon Ginger Energy Multiplier Supercharged Energy Drink Mix, Lemon Ginger Powdered Drinks 269kcal 0Protein 0Fat 69.2Carbs The Coca-Cola Company Fuze Mango Green Tea Bottle, 16.9 fl oz Tea and Infusions/Tisanes 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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