General and Chemical Information

Vitamin B1 is the commercial and technical counterpart of thiamine, known as a water-soluble vitamin. This compound is a fundamental nutrient of critical importance for energy metabolism and nervous system functions in the body. According to technical catalog data and chemical records, Vitamin B1 is primarily divided into two forms: Thiamine HCl and Thiamine Mononitrate. Both forms are produced in powder form with 100% purity. Their chemical structures and salt forms are key factors determining the product's stability and bioavailability characteristics.

Product Forms

Vitamin B1 raw material is supplied in two main forms for use by dietary supplement and food manufacturers. These forms are shaped according to stability and solubility requirements in production processes:

  • Thiamine HCl (Powder 100%): The thiamine hydrochloride form is a powder form with good water solubility.
  • Thiamine Mononitrate (Powder 100%): The thiamine mononitrate form is a powder form preferred in production processes requiring higher stability.

Both forms are specified in our product catalogs with a purity level of "Powder 100%".

Addability to Food

The legal basis for adding Vitamin B1 to foods is its inclusion in Annex-1 under the Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods by the General Directorate of Food and Control of the Republic of Turkey. This list is the official list of vitamins and minerals permitted for addition to foods. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is included in this list, granting it the right to be used as a legal component in food formulations.

Daily Intake in Dietary Supplements

The limits to be observed in the use of Vitamin B1 in dietary supplements are regulated by the Instructions for Approval Procedures for Dietary Supplements and the relevant Document on Daily Intake Levels. According to the specified information, the permitted daily intake for Vitamin B1 to be used in dietary supplements is as follows:

50 mg/day – 100 mg/day (for ages 11 and above)

This value is a specific restriction to be considered in raw material usage and is a limit that must not be exceeded in product labeling or formulation.

Regulations and Restrictions

The use of Vitamin B1 in dietary supplements and foods is subject to strict rules within the framework of the Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods and the Instructions for Approval Procedures for Dietary Supplements. Approval must be obtained from the relevant authorities before products are placed on the market. Additionally, compliance with the provisions of the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation is mandatory in labeling and advertising activities. Legitimate claims such as the vitamin's contribution to normal growth and development may be used, provided they do not contain health claims.