Ingredient

Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add thiamin mononitrate to fortify foods, meaning they add it to increase the …

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate?

Thiamin mononitrate is a synthetic form of thiamin, also known as vitamin B1. Thiamin is essential for converting carbohydrates into energy and plays a key role in nerve function. It is produced through chemical synthesis.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate vegan?

Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate gluten-free?

Thiamin mononitrate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate used for?

Manufacturers add thiamin mononitrate to fortify foods, meaning they add it to increase the nutritional value.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Thiamin Mononitrate safe?

Thiamin mononitrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add thiamin mononitrate to fortify foods, meaning they add it to increase the nutritional value. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, bread, pasta, and infant formula.

Health notes

Thiamin mononitrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. The National Academies have established upper intake levels for thiamin. JECFA has evaluated thiamin and its derivatives, setting an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse effects from consuming thiamin mononitrate at typical dietary levels.

Allergen info

Thiamin mononitrate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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