Riboflavin E101
natural β Primarily vitamin.
7,8-Dimethyl-10-ribityl-isoalloxazine
CAS: 83-88-5
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? Did You Know?
Riboflavin occurs naturally in milk and eggs. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.
Riboflavin is produced through fermentation β the same biological process used to make bread, beer, and yogurt.
Beyond food, Riboflavin is also used in cosmetics, medicine. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Approved for general use
United States (FDA)
Also approved as a nutrient supplement
Japan (MHLW)
Also used as a nutritional fortification agent
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
An essential vitamin (Vitamin B2) naturally present in many foods, particularly dairy products and green vegetables.
Manufacturing
Commercially produced by microbial fermentation using Bacillus subtilis or Ashbya gossypii, or by chemical synthesis.
Applications Beyond Food
Used in skincare products for its antioxidant properties.
Used as a vitamin supplement and as a colorant in pharmaceutical formulations.