Food Additive Database
90 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Manganese Glycerophosphate
NutrientManganese glycerophosphate is an organic compound combining manganese with glycerophosphate, used as a nutrient supplement to fortify foods with bioavailable manganese. It provides an essential trace mineral important for bone development, metabolism, and antioxidant enzyme function.
Manganese Hypophosphite
NutrientManganese hypophosphite is an inorganic compound used as a nutritional supplement to provide bioavailable manganese in fortified foods and beverages. It serves as a source of the essential trace mineral manganese, which plays important roles in bone development, metabolism, and antioxidant defense.
Manganese Sulfate
NutrientManganese sulfate is an inorganic salt form of manganese used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It provides bioavailable manganese, an essential trace mineral required for bone development, metabolism, and antioxidant enzyme function.
Manganous Oxide
NutrientManganous oxide (MnO) is an inorganic manganese compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages to provide bioavailable manganese, an essential trace mineral. It functions as a dietary source of manganese, which supports bone development, metabolic function, and antioxidant enzyme systems in the body.
Microparticulated Protein Product
NutrientMicroparticulated Protein Product (MPP) is a nutrient supplement derived from processed protein sources, designed to enhance the nutritional profile of food products. It functions as a protein fortification agent in various food applications, providing amino acids and protein content to consumer foods.
N-acetyl-l-methionine
NutrientN-acetyl-L-methionine is an acetylated form of the amino acid methionine used as a nutrient supplement in food and dietary products. It serves as a source of methionine, an essential amino acid important for protein synthesis and various metabolic functions.
Niacin
NutrientNiacin, also known as vitamin B3, is an essential water-soluble vitamin naturally found in foods and used as a nutrient supplement in fortified food products. It plays a critical role in energy metabolism and cellular function, making it a common ingredient in cereals, breads, and nutritional supplements.
Nicotinamide-ascorbic Acid Complex
NutrientNicotinamide-ascorbic acid complex is a nutrient supplement combining niacin (vitamin B3) and vitamin C in a single molecular structure. It is used to fortify foods and beverages with essential vitamins.
P-aminobenzoic Acid
NutrientP-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is an organic compound used as a nutrient supplement in food and dietary products. It functions as a precursor to folate synthesis and is marketed for its potential nutritional benefits, though its use in food is limited in most jurisdictions.
Parmesan Cheese, Reggiano Cheese
NutrientParmesan Reggiano cheese is a hard Italian cheese used as a nutrient supplement in food products, providing protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients. It is recognized as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the FDA with no reported adverse events or recalls.
Potassium Caseinate
NutrientPotassium caseinate is a salt derived from casein, a milk protein, that serves as a nutrient supplement and enzyme in food products. It is widely used to enhance protein content, improve texture, and stabilize formulations in various food and beverage applications.
Potassium Fumarate
NutrientPotassium fumarate is a potassium salt of fumaric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides an additional source of potassium, an essential mineral important for various physiological functions, and is utilized in select food applications.
Potassium Gluconate
NutrientPotassium gluconate is a potassium salt of gluconic acid used as a nutrient supplement and sequestrant in food products. It provides bioavailable potassium to help meet dietary requirements and can bind metal ions to preserve food quality.
Potassium Iodate
NutrientPotassium iodate is an inorganic salt used as a dough strengthener, flour treating agent, and iodine nutrient supplement in baked goods. It functions as an oxidizing agent that improves dough elasticity and bread quality while fortifying flour with essential iodine.
Potassium Iodide
NutrientPotassium iodide (KI) is an inorganic salt containing iodine that serves as a nutrient supplement in foods and pharmaceuticals. It is commonly added to table salt and other food products to prevent iodine deficiency disorders, particularly in regions with insufficient dietary iodine intake.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate
NutrientPotassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a phosphate salt used as a nutrient supplement and texturizer in food products. It helps retain moisture in processed meats and seafood while providing potassium and phosphorus as nutritional contributions.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
NutrientPyridoxine hydrochloride is the synthetic form of vitamin B6, an essential water-soluble nutrient required for numerous metabolic processes. It is added to foods and supplements to prevent or treat B6 deficiency and support overall nutritional content.
Riboflavin 5'-phosphate
NutrientRiboflavin 5'-phosphate (also known as flavin mononucleotide or FMN) is the active phosphorylated form of riboflavin (vitamin B2). It functions as a nutrient supplement in foods to address or prevent riboflavin deficiency and support normal metabolic processes.
Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, Sodium
NutrientRiboflavin 5'-phosphate, sodium (also known as flavin mononucleotide sodium salt) is the sodium salt form of a phosphorylated B vitamin derivative. It functions as a nutrient supplement to fortify food products with bioavailable riboflavin, an essential vitamin critical for energy metabolism and cellular function.
Sodium Ferricitropyrophosphate
NutrientSodium ferricitropyrophosphate is an iron compound used as a nutrient supplement in food fortification. It provides bioavailable iron to address dietary deficiencies in populations consuming fortified foods.
Sodium Ferritripolyphosphate
NutrientSodium ferritripolyphosphate is an iron-containing nutrient supplement used to fortify foods with bioavailable iron. It serves as a food fortification ingredient designed to address iron deficiency in populations through staple food enrichment.
Sodium Fumarate
NutrientSodium fumarate is the sodium salt of fumaric acid, a naturally occurring organic compound used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It functions as a source of fumaric acid, which plays a role in cellular energy metabolism and is used to fortify foods with this nutritional component.
Sodium Pantothenate
NutrientSodium pantothenate is the sodium salt form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), a water-soluble B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and cellular function. It is used as a nutrient supplement in fortified foods and beverages to enhance nutritional value.
Sodium Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Dihydrate
NutrientSodium Riboflavin 5'-phosphate Dihydrate is a water-soluble form of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) used as a nutrient supplement in food and beverages. It provides essential riboflavin, a B vitamin critical for energy metabolism and cellular function.
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