Food Additive Database
90 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Ferric Pyrophosphate
NutrientFerric pyrophosphate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods to address iron deficiency. It provides bioavailable iron in cereals, flours, and other food products where iron enrichment is desired or required.
Ferrous Ascorbate
NutrientFerrous ascorbate is a combination of ferrous iron and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and beverages. It enhances iron bioavailability by maintaining iron in its more readily absorbed ferrous form, making it an effective ingredient for addressing iron deficiency.
Ferrous Citrate
NutrientFerrous citrate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to fortify products with bioavailable iron. It serves as an alternative iron source for addressing dietary iron deficiency in fortified foods.
Ferrous Fumarate
NutrientFerrous fumarate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia. It is a form of elemental iron that is added to fortified foods and dietary supplements to increase their nutritional iron content.
Ferrous Peptonate
NutrientFerrous peptonate is an iron-based nutrient supplement formed by combining ferrous (iron II) compounds with peptides or amino acids. It is used in fortified foods and beverages to increase bioavailable iron content for nutritional enhancement.
Fish Protein Concentrate, Whole
NutrientFish Protein Concentrate, Whole is a nutrient-derived ingredient made from processed whole fish that serves as a protein supplement in food products. It is used to enhance the nutritional profile of foods by increasing protein content and is not currently designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Fish Protein Isolate
NutrientFish Protein Isolate is a concentrated protein ingredient derived from fish through mechanical and enzymatic processing. It functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products to enhance protein content and nutritional value.
Folic Acid
NutrientFolic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B-vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. It is widely used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and dietary supplements to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Gluten, Gum
NutrientGluten Gum is a nutrient supplement derived from gluten that functions as a thickening and stabilizing agent in food products. It provides protein and is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Inositol
NutrientInositol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate compound found in foods and produced by the human body. It functions as a nutrient supplement in food products and is recognized as safe by the FDA for use in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
Iron Citrate
NutrientIron Citrate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to enhance iron content. It provides a bioavailable form of iron for fortification purposes, helping address iron deficiency in populations.
Iron Peptonate
NutrientIron Peptonate is a nutrient supplement form of iron bound to peptides, designed to enhance iron bioavailability in food products. It is used to fortify foods and beverages to address iron deficiency, a common nutritional concern globally.
Iron, Elemental
NutrientIron, elemental is a mineral nutrient added to foods to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia. It is recognized as safe by the FDA and widely used in fortified cereals, breads, and nutritional supplements to enhance dietary iron content.
Iron-choline Citrate Complex
NutrientIron-choline citrate complex is an organic compound combining iron, choline, and citric acid that functions as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products. It is used to fortify foods with bioavailable iron and choline, essential nutrients for human health and metabolic function.
L-alanine
NutrientL-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a building block for proteins and is added to products to enhance nutritional value, particularly in sports nutrition and medical foods.
L-arginine
NutrientL-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverage products. It plays important roles in protein synthesis, immune function, and nitric oxide production in the body.
L-carnitine
NutrientL-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative found in animal products and synthesized in the human body. It is used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to support energy metabolism and cellular function.
L-lysine
NutrientL-lysine is an essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to enhance protein content and nutritional value. It is naturally found in protein-containing foods and is added to fortified products to increase their amino acid profile.
L-tryptophan
NutrientL-tryptophan is an essential amino acid used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It serves as a precursor to serotonin and niacin, supporting various physiological functions in the human body.
Lactalbumin
NutrientLactalbumin is a milk protein derived from whey that functions as a nutrient supplement and formulation aid in food products. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and contains no reported adverse events or recalls.
Magnesium Fumarate
NutrientMagnesium fumarate is a magnesium salt of fumaric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides bioavailable magnesium, an essential mineral important for numerous physiological functions including muscle and nerve function.
Magnesium Gluconate
NutrientMagnesium gluconate is a mineral supplement form of magnesium that combines magnesium with gluconic acid. It is used in food and beverages as a nutrient fortification ingredient to increase magnesium content.
Manganese Chloride
NutrientManganese chloride is an inorganic salt form of manganese, an essential trace mineral. It is used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to address manganese deficiency, though its use in foods is limited and not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA.
Manganese Citrate
NutrientManganese citrate is a mineral supplement form of manganese, an essential trace element, that functions as both a nutrient fortification agent and sequestrant in food products. It is used to increase manganese content in fortified foods and beverages, and to bind metal ions that could affect product stability or appearance.
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