Ingredient

Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add vitamin B1 to foods, especially cereals and bread, to increase their nutritional …

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1?

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods like whole grains, pork, and legumes. It is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. It can be synthesized for food fortification.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1 vegan?

Vitamins And 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 Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1 gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1 a major allergen?

Vitamin B1 is not a major allergen.

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1 used for?

Manufacturers add vitamin B1 to foods, especially cereals and bread, to increase their nutritional value.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1 safe?

Vitamin B1 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add vitamin B1 to foods, especially cereals and bread, to increase their nutritional value. It is often added as part of a vitamin and mineral enrichment process to help consumers meet their daily recommended intake.

Health notes

Vitamin B1 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. The National Academies have established an upper intake level for thiamine. JECFA has evaluated thiamine and set an acceptable daily intake. Deficiency can lead to serious health issues, but this is rare in developed countries with fortified foods.

Allergen info

Vitamin B1 is not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin B1

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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