Ingredient

Vitamin B2 Folic Acid

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Allergen
No
Role in food
Riboflavin is often added to foods as a nutrient supplement, particularly in fortified products …

What is Vitamin B2 Folic Acid?

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in energy production, cell function, and metabolism. It is found naturally in foods like dairy products, eggs, and leafy green vegetables. Industrially, it can be produced through chemical synthesis or fermentation processes.

Is Vitamin B2 Folic Acid gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Vitamin B2 Folic Acid a major allergen?

Riboflavin is not a major allergen and is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.

What is Vitamin B2 Folic Acid used for?

Riboflavin is often added to foods as a nutrient supplement, particularly in fortified products like cereals, bread, and pasta.

Is Vitamin B2 Folic Acid safe?

Riboflavin is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.

Why it's used

Riboflavin is often added to foods as a nutrient supplement, particularly in fortified products like cereals, bread, and pasta. It can also act as a yellow colorant in some foods. Manufacturers add it to help consumers meet their daily vitamin B2 requirements.

Health notes

Riboflavin is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. The FDA lists riboflavin as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated riboflavin and established an Acceptable Daily Intake. It is essential for human health, and deficiency can lead to various health issues, but excess is generally excreted in urine.

Allergen info

Riboflavin is not a major allergen and is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Vitamin B2 Folic Acid

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Goya, Latin Style Bread Crumbs Goya Foods, Inc. Goya, Latin Style Bread Crumbs Bread & Muffin Mixes High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 367kcal 13.3Protein 3.3Fat 70Carbs Ferrara, Elbows #81 Pasta Ferrara Food Company Inc. Ferrara, Elbows #81 Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type 375kcal 10.7Protein 1.8Fat 73.2Carbs Original Soft-Twist White Enriched Bread, Original Lewis Bakeries Inc. Original Soft-Twist White Enriched Bread, Original Breads & Buns 244kcal 8.9Protein 3.3Fat 46.7Carbs Muesli Cereal Blend Of Corn Flakes, Wheat Bran Flakes, Raisins, Sweetened Rolled Oats, Rolled Barley Flakes, Dates And Almonds, Muesli Schnuck Markets, Inc. Muesli Cereal Blend Of Corn Flakes, Wheat Bran Flakes, Raisins, Sweetened Rolled Oats, Rolled Barley Flakes, Dates And Almonds, Muesli Cereal 368kcal 8.8Protein 5.3Fat 75.4Carbs Original Animal Crackers D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. Inc Original Animal Crackers Crackers & Biscotti 400kcal 6.7Protein 6.7Fat 80Carbs Cinnamon Raisin Pre-Sliced Bagels, Cinnamon; Raisin Zeppy's Bakery Inc Cinnamon Raisin Pre-Sliced Bagels, Cinnamon; Raisin Breads & Buns 274kcal 8.4Protein 1.1Fat 55.8Carbs The Works Pre-Sliced Bagels Zeppy's Bakery Inc The Works Pre-Sliced Bagels Breads & Buns 284kcal 9.5Protein 2.6Fat 53.7Carbs Ronzoni, Smart Taste, Angel Hair Riviana Foods Inc. Ronzoni, Smart Taste, Angel Hair Pasta by Shape & Type 321kcal 10.7Protein 0.9Fat 71.4Carbs Honey Roasted Cereal, Honey Post Consumer Brands, LLC Honey Roasted Cereal, Honey Cereal 390kcal 7.3Protein 4.9Fat 82.9Carbs Cinnamon Sticky Bun, Cinnamon McKee Foods Corporation Cinnamon Sticky Bun, Cinnamon Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 54% DV per serving 424kcal 5.0Protein 21.2Fat 52.5Carbs Bridge Milk And Dark Chocolate Peanuts, Raisins, Pretzel Balls, Caramels, Almonds And Vanilla Cremes Mix, Bridge Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bridge Milk And Dark Chocolate Peanuts, Raisins, Pretzel Balls, Caramels, Almonds And Vanilla Cremes Mix, Bridge Other Snacks 464kcal 10.7Protein 28.6Fat 53.6Carbs Original Toasted Chips, Original Nabisco Biscuit Company Original Toasted Chips, Original Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 448kcal 6.9Protein 15.5Fat 72.4Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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