Calcium-L-methylfolate
What is Calcium-L-methylfolate?
Calcium-L-methylfolate is the calcium salt of L-methylfolate, the biologically active form of folate (vitamin B9). Folate is naturally found in leafy green vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It is typically produced through chemical synthesis.
Is Calcium-L-methylfolate vegan?
Calcium-L-methylfolate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium-L-methylfolate a major allergen?
Calcium-L-methylfolate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Calcium-L-methylfolate used for?
It is added to foods as a source of folate, a vital nutrient.
Is Calcium-L-methylfolate safe?
Calcium-L-methylfolate is not regulated as a food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
It is added to foods as a source of folate, a vital nutrient. It is commonly found in fortified foods such as meal replacements, nutritional supplements, and certain baked goods, where it contributes to the overall nutritional profile.
Health notes
Calcium-L-methylfolate is not regulated as a food additive in the UK. It is recognised as a source of folate. Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis and plays a role in cell division and the formation of blood. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated folate, and EFSA and other bodies have established dietary reference values for folate intake. Evidence suggests adequate folate intake is important for numerous bodily functions.
Allergen info
Calcium-L-methylfolate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Calcium-L-methylfolate
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