General and Chemical Information
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and is vital for human metabolism. The B12 vitamin raw material in our product catalog is supplied in two main structural forms: Cyanocobalamin and Methylcobalamin.
Product Forms
The Vitamin B12 forms available in our product folder are as follows:
- Cyanocobalamin (Powder 1%): The most common and stable B12 form on the market, supplied as a powder with 1% concentration.
- Cyanocobalamin (Powder 100%): High purity, concentrated powder form.
- Methylcobalamin (Powder 100%): A B12 form that stands out for its natural structure, available as a powder with 100% purity.
Food Additivity
Within the scope of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is listed as Yes in Annex-1.
Daily Intake Dose in Dietary Supplements
The daily intake dose for Vitamin B12 in dietary supplements, according to the Restricted Substances List and Daily Intake Doses document, is as follows:
1500 μg/day – 3000 μg/day (11 years and older)
Regulations and Restrictions
The marketing of dietary supplements is subject to the "Application Procedure for Approval Processes of Dietary Supplements." Food business operators must apply with a specification certificate and a percentage-based ingredient list. The daily intake dose values (1500 μg/day – 3000 μg/day) must be explicitly stated on product labels and product specifications.