Appendix C - Discretionary Fortification: Levels to which Vitamins and Minerals may be Added per Reference Amount
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MINIMUM1 |
MAXIMUM2, 3, 4 |
| Risk Category A2 |
| Thiamin (mg) |
0.07 |
0.3 |
| Riboflavin (mg) |
0.08 |
0.3 |
| Niacin (mg (NE)) |
1.2 |
5 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) |
0.09 |
0.4 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) |
0.1 |
0.4 |
| Pantothenate (mg) |
0.35 |
1.4 |
| Biotin (µg) |
1.5 |
6 |
| Vitamin E (mg) |
0.5 |
2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) |
3 |
12 |
| β-Carotene (RE) |
50 |
200 |
| Risk Category B3 |
| Vitamin D (µg) |
0.25 |
0.5 |
| Folate (µg) |
11 |
22 |
| Potassium (mg) |
175 |
350 |
| Calcium (mg) |
55 |
110 |
| Magnesium (mg) |
11.5 |
25 |
- The minimum for Risk Category A and Risk
Category B nutrients
is the level that meets the “Source” claim, 5 % of RDI.
- The maximum for Risk Category A nutrients is the level that
meets the “Excellent Source” claim, 20 % of RDI.
- The maximum for Risk Category B nutrients is the level that
meets the “Good Source” claim, 10 % of RDI.
- The maximum does not include overage.
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