Vitamin Be
What is Vitamin Be?
Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. It is found naturally in many foods and is also added to some processed foods. Vitamin B6 is essential for many bodily functions, including metabolism and brain development.
Is Vitamin Be gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Vitamin Be a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Vitamin Be used for?
Manufacturers add Vitamin B6 to foods like cereals and baked goods to increase their nutritional value.
Is Vitamin Be safe?
Vitamin B6 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Vitamin B6 to foods like cereals and baked goods to increase their nutritional value. It acts as a nutrient, helping to fortify these products and make them a source of this essential vitamin for consumers.
Health notes
Vitamin B6 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement in food. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have established an upper intake level for vitamin B6. JECFA has also evaluated vitamin B6 and established an acceptable daily intake. Typical intakes from fortified foods are generally within safe limits and contribute to meeting daily requirements.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Vitamin Be
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The Kellogg Company
Green Apple Flavor Slime Cereal, Green Apple
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
359kcal
5.1Protein
3.9Fat
84.6Carbs
General Mills, Inc.
Lightly Sweetened Oat & Ancient Grain Cereal
393kcal
10.7Protein
7.1Fat
78.6Carbs
Russell Stover Candies Inc.
Big Bite Pie, Apple
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
421kcal
3.5Protein
14.0Fat
71.9Carbs
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