Vitamin Premix

A vitamin premix is a blend of vitamins, often including minerals, prepared by a manufacturer. These vitamins can be synthesized or derived from natural sources. The premix is then added to foods to boost their nutritional content.

Manufacturers add vitamin premixes to foods to increase their nutritional value, helping them meet dietary recommendations or make specific health claims. They are commonly found in breakfast cereals, baked goods like cookies and crackers, and sometimes in beverages or snacks.

Vitamins are essential nutrients for human health. In the US, vitamins added to foods are regulated by the FDA. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have established Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for many vitamins, which represent the maximum daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects. JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated many vitamins. Consuming vitamins within recommended dietary allowances is generally considered safe and beneficial.