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Flavin Mononucleotide

What is Flavin Mononucleotide?

Flavin mononucleotide also known as riboflavin 5 phosphate is produced from riboflavin (vitamin B2) by the enzyme riboflavin kinase. [1]

It is the principal form in which riboflavin is found in cells and tissues. Energetically, it is more expensive to produce, but is more soluble than riboflavin. [1]

Disputes

Designated with E number E101a, it is used as a food dye and is likely derived from genetically modified organisms. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Flavin Mononucleotide


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Flavin mononucleotide - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Ribo 5 Phosphate
Riboflavin 5 Phosphate
Riboflavin 5 Phosphate Sodium

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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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