L Choline Bitartrate
What is L Choline Bitartrate?
L-Choline Bitartrate is a salt form of choline, an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in cell membrane structure, neurotransmission, and lipid metabolism. It is typically synthesised chemically, often from tartaric acid and a choline source.
Is L Choline Bitartrate vegan?
L Choline Bitartrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is L Choline Bitartrate a major allergen?
L-Choline Bitartrate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is L Choline Bitartrate used for?
It is added to foods as a source of choline, an essential nutrient.
Is L Choline Bitartrate safe?
Choline is an essential nutrient, and L-Choline Bitartrate is used to fortify foods.
Why it's used
It is added to foods as a source of choline, an essential nutrient. It is commonly found in specialised nutritional products such as meal replacements and powdered foods designed for rehydration, where precise nutrient content is important.
Health notes
Choline is an essential nutrient, and L-Choline Bitartrate is used to fortify foods. The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has approved its use as a food ingredient. EFSA has evaluated choline and concluded that it is an essential nutrient. At typical intake levels from fortified foods, it is generally considered safe.
Allergen info
L-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.
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