Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Cobalt-containing vitamin vital for DNA synthesis and myelin sheath; essential fortifier in vegan plant milks.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved red blood cell and nerve nutrient
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS essential vegan nutrient
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized
Commonly Found Foods
Almond milkoat milksvegan meatsRed Bull energy drink
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Spirulina algae
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