Ingredient

Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Niacinamide is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, helping consumers meet …

What is Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide?

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide. It is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in energy metabolism and DNA repair. It can be produced synthetically or found naturally in foods like meat, fish, and whole grains.

Is Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide vegan?

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

Is Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide gluten-free?

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

What is Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide used for?

Niacinamide is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, helping consumers meet their daily vitamin B3 requirements.

Is Vitamin Blend: Niacinamide safe?

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

Why it's used

Niacinamide is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, helping consumers meet their daily vitamin B3 requirements. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, energy bars, and other processed foods where added vitamins are beneficial.

Health notes

Niacinamide is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated niacinamide and established an acceptable daily intake. While essential for health, very high doses of niacinamide can cause side effects like skin flushing, itching, and gastrointestinal upset, though this is rare from food sources alone.

Allergen info

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

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

Note: This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice. Check the package label; formulations change.