Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide
What is Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide?
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide. It is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in some foods and can also be synthesized. It is often produced industrially through chemical processes.
Is Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide vegan?
Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide gluten-free?
Niacinamide is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide used for?
Niacinamide is added to foods as a nutrient to fortify them, helping consumers meet their daily vitamin B3 needs.
Is Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide safe?
Niacinamide is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) 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 needs. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, bread, and pasta. It plays a role in energy metabolism in the body.
Health notes
Niacinamide is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The National Academies have established a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for niacin to prevent adverse effects like skin flushing. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated niacin and its derivatives, establishing acceptable daily intakes.
Allergen info
Niacinamide is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Vitamins & Minerals: Niacinamide
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High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
389kcal
2.8Protein
2.8Fat
88.9Carbs
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358kcal
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358kcal
5.7Protein
1.9Fat
83.0Carbs
Harris-Teeter Inc.
Rock'N Fruit Sweetened Rice Cereal, Rock'N Fruit
High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
389kcal
2.8Protein
2.8Fat
88.9Carbs
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Sweetened Rice Cereal, Fruity
High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
389kcal
2.8Protein
2.8Fat
88.9Carbs
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