Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1
What is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1?
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for human health. It occurs naturally in many foods, including whole grains, legumes, and pork. It can also be added to foods during processing.
Is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 vegan?
Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 gluten-free?
Vitamin B1 is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 used for?
Manufacturers add Vitamin B1 to foods, especially cereals and bread, to increase their nutritional value.
Is Vitamin & Minerals: Vitamin B1 safe?
Vitamin B1 is a permitted nutrient in the US and is often added to foods.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add Vitamin B1 to foods, especially cereals and bread, to increase their nutritional value. It is often included as part of a vitamin and mineral fortification program to help consumers meet their daily requirements.
Health notes
Vitamin B1 is a permitted nutrient in the US and is often added to foods. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have established a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for thiamin. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated thiamin and established acceptable daily intakes. At typical intake levels from fortified foods, Vitamin B1 is safe and beneficial for health.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Vitamin B1 is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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