Choline bitartrate
What is Choline bitartrate?
Choline bitartrate is a salt formed from choline and tartaric acid. Choline is a nutrient found naturally in many foods, and tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid. It is typically produced synthetically for use in food and supplements.
Is Choline bitartrate a major allergen?
Choline bitartrate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Choline bitartrate used for?
Choline bitartrate is primarily used as a source of choline, an essential nutrient, in fortified foods and dietary supplements.
Is Choline bitartrate safe?
Choline bitartrate is not listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain.
Why it's used
Choline bitartrate is primarily used as a source of choline, an essential nutrient, in fortified foods and dietary supplements. It is often added to meal replacements and certain milk-based drinks to boost their nutritional profile.
Health notes
Choline bitartrate is not listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain. It is considered a nutrient and is added to foods for its nutritional value. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated choline and its role in human health, recognising it as an essential nutrient. Evidence suggests choline plays a role in various bodily functions, including brain development and liver function.
Allergen info
Choline bitartrate 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 Choline bitartrate
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