E101 - Riboflavin

E101 - RIBOFLAVINA; LACTOFLAVINA

Riboflavin is a vitamin, an organic substance that reflects the natural color of milk, hence the synonym lactoflavin. It can be either produced by synthesis or extracted from natural sources (brewer's yeast). As a colorant, riboflavin is found in the form of a yellow to yellow-orange crystalline powder with a slight bitter taste. We find it in biscuits, cakes, packaged ice creams, mayonnaise, creams and milk-based products. At normal doses of use, there are no particular problems for the health of consumers.

ADI DOSE: / not indicated because it is harmless. In case of high intake, this water-soluble vitamin is expelled with urine without accumulating in the body.