Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12a)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Natural physiological cobalamin exhibiting prolonged serum retention and robust red blood cell forming action.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Natural physiological cobalamin form
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA approved long-retention cobalamin
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized
Commonly Found Foods
Premium hematinic formulasclinical meal shakesfortified infant milk
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Cyanocobalamin
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