L-Methionine
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Limiting sulfur amino acid in legumes; mandatory in hypoallergenic soy-based baby formulas for complete nutrition.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Sulfur-containing essential amino acid
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United States (FDA)
대두 분유 필수 강화
Mandatory in soy-based infant formulas
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA approved infant formula component
Commonly Found Foods
Soy infant formulasvegan plant proteinsliver health tonics
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Whey protein isolate
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