Vitamin B12Food Additive for Food IndustryVitamin B12 0.1% SD
Applications of Vitamin B12 0.1% SD
Dietary supplements:
- multivitamin or B-complex preparations
- single vitamin & multivitamin preparations
- due to the small particle size and relatively low vitamin B12 content of the dry powder, the vitamin can be distributed very homogenously even in formulations with a low active content
Food products:
- vitamin fortification of various food products, dietetic products and baby and small children food
- food products for athletes
- low- calorie and calorie reduced foods
- vitamin fortification of fruit, vegetable and multi vitamin juices, confectionery, isotonic beverages, instant-drink powders, milk and other dairy products, breakfast cereal
- the dry powder is especially suitable for use in powder food products, which are dissolved in water or milk prior to use
Regulations
The product meets the regulatory requirements for a vitamin B12 source in most countries.
Stability
The stability of the product in formulations is excellent even in the presence of minerals or other aggressive components. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the product is stable for at least 36 months. Vitamin B12 1% SD
Applications of Vitamin B12 1% SD
Dietary supplements:
- multivitamin or B-complex preparations
- single vitamin & multivitamin preparations
- due to the small particle size and relatively low vitamin B12 content of the dry powder, the vitamin can be distributed very homogenously even in formulations with a low active content
Food products:
- vitamin fortification of various food products, dietetic products and baby and small children food
- food products for athletes
- low- calorie and calorie reduced foods
- vitamin fortification of fruit, vegetable and multi vitamin juices, confectionery, isotonic beverages, instant-drink powders, milk and other dairy products, breakfast cereal
- the dry powder is especially suitable for use in powder food products, which are dissolved in water or milk prior to use
Regulations
The product meets the regulatory requirements for a vitamin B12 source in most countries.
Stability
The stability of the product in formulations is excellent even in the presence of minerals or other aggressive components. Stored in its original packaging at room temperature (max. 25 °C), the product is stable for at least 36 months. Physiological importance
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a collective term for compounds which have a cobalt atom in the centre of a porphyrin-type ring system, but different substituents. Vitamin B12 is responsible for degradation of certain fatty acids and amino acids. It plays an important role for the methyl group transfer in the synthesis of amino acids. Therefore, vitamin B12 is important during the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. It plays an important role in growth and development processes. Gastric intrinsic factor is required for absorption with low (dietary) vitamin B12 intake of up to approximately 5 μg, whereas with higher intakes, particularly supplemental, intrinsic factor is not required for absorption.
Deficiency symptoms
Vitamin B12 deficiency manifests itself most clearly in the following symptoms:
- megaloblastic anaemia (pernicious anaemia)
- neurological disorders
Properties
Cyanocobalamin is crystallized into red, odorless and tasteless needles. It is somewhat soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether, acetone and chloroform. It decomposes at 210-220°C, without melting. The substance is stable in the hydrated form. Crystalline vitamin B12 or its neutral or slightly acidic solutions are decomposed by light and UV radiation, but are relatively stable to air and heat. Alkalis, strong acids and reducing agents rapidly decompose vitamin B12.
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