Folic acid/Vitamin B9

Grains and flour: Many countries around the world have made it mandatory to add folic acid/Vitamin B9 to refined grain products (such as wheat flour and corn flour). The addition amount is usually 140-150μg of folic acid/Vitamin B9 per 100g of flour to make up for the loss of natural folic acid/Vitamin B9 during processing.

Breakfast cereals: Instant oatmeal, puffed cereals, etc. often contain folic acid/Vitamin B9 (up to 400μg per serving, meeting 100% of the daily requirement for adults), and are evenly distributed by spraying technology.

Milk and plant-based milk: Targeting the children and pregnant women's markets, some brands add folic acid/Vitamin B9 to milk or soy milk, often in combination with vitamin D and calcium for fortification.

Special foods for pregnant women: The folic acid/Vitamin B9 content in products such as nutrition bars and meal replacement powder can reach 600-800μg per serving, covering the daily requirement during pregnancy.

Elderly nutritional products: When added in combination with vitamin B12, it improves homocysteine metabolism and reduces cardiovascular risk.

Energy and sports nutrition products: Folic acid/Vitamin B9 is involved in protein metabolism and red blood cell production, and is added to protein powder and energy drinks to assist in recovery after exercise.

Intestinal health products: Combined with probiotics (such as Bifidobacteria), taking advantage of the property of folic acid/Vitamin B9 in promoting intestinal mucosal repair, functional yogurt or probiotic supplements can be developed.

Application of cold chain food: Folic acid/Vitamin B9 loss is relatively low in refrigerated or frozen foods, making it suitable for developing ready-to-eat nutritious meals with high folic acid retention rates.