Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Synthetic folate proven to prevent devastating birth defects; mandated across US grain supplies since 1998.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Essential nutrient for neural tube defect prevention
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United States (FDA)
1998년 전 곡류 의무 강화
Mandatory enrichment of all enriched grain products since 1998
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized nutrient
Commonly Found Foods
Enriched breadsbreakfast cerealsprenatal nutrition shakes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Organic lemon peel natural folate
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