Pantothenic acid
What is Pantothenic acid?
Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is a water-soluble vitamin naturally found in many foods. It is essential for human health, playing a role in energy metabolism. It can be produced synthetically for use in food fortification and supplements.
Is Pantothenic acid vegan?
Pantothenic acid is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pantothenic acid a major allergen?
Pantothenic acid is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK.
What is Pantothenic acid used for?
Pantothenic acid is added to foods primarily as a nutrient to fortify products like breakfast cereals and gluten-free breads.
Is Pantothenic acid safe?
Pantothenic acid is not a food additive and is not assigned an E-number.
Why it's used
Pantothenic acid is added to foods primarily as a nutrient to fortify products like breakfast cereals and gluten-free breads. It helps to increase the vitamin content of these foods, contributing to a balanced diet. It is not typically used for its functional properties as a preservative or emulsifier.
Health notes
Pantothenic acid is not a food additive and is not assigned an E-number. It is an essential nutrient, and the UK government provides dietary guidance on its intake. EFSA has evaluated pantothenic acid and its derivatives, establishing that they are safe for use as nutrients. At typical dietary intakes, it is considered safe and beneficial for health.
Allergen info
Pantothenic acid is not one of the 14 major allergens that require mandatory labelling in the UK. It is not derived from any of these allergens.
Foods that contain Pantothenic acid
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