Folic Acid, CAS# 59-30-3, is a plant extraction manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Yellow or orange odourless crystalline powder. Folic Acid is widely used as nutrition supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
No significant side effects reported. Folic Acid might increase risk of heart attack when used in large quantity.
As Folic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Folic Acid for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Folic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Folic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Folic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Folic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about Folic Acid reported up to now.
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