L-METHYLFOLATE, CALCIUM

Overview

Synonyms
L-5-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; L-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE, CALCIUM SALT; L-METHYLFOLATE, CALCIUM; L-5-MTHF-Ca
Functional Class
Food Additives
NUTRIENT_SUPPLEMENT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2005

ADI:
NO SAFETY CONCERN

Comments:
No safety concern for the proposed use of calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate in dry crystalline or microencapsulated form as an alternative to folic acid used in dietary supplements, foods for special dietary uses and other foods
Report: 
TRS 934-JECFA 65/17
Tox Monograph: 
FAS 56-JECFA 65
Specification: 
COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/15; FAO JECFA Monographs 1 vol.1/245