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Vitamin And Mineral Blend

Also known as: vitamin and mineral mix

Low concern

Vitamin and mineral fortificants are generally GRAS or specifically authorized; benefits depend on baseline intake. Excess of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D) or certain minerals (iron, zinc) can cause toxicity; regulators set tolerable upper intake levels.

Found in
2,224 products

What it is

A premix of vitamins and/or minerals added to food for nutritional fortification.

Nutrient fortification.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): The highest level of daily nutrient intake that is likely to pose no risk of adverse health effects."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Individual nutrients GRAS or authorized food additives

European Union — EFSA

Authorized vitamins/minerals listed in Reg. (EC) 1925/2006

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