Ingredient
Why Folic Acid is Bad for You
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a crucial B-vitamin (B9). It is produced chemically in laboratories, often from petroleum-derived precursors, and is used to fortify foods and in dietary supplements.
Why it’s in your food
The manufacturer’s reason.
Manufacturers add folic acid to foods, particularly grain products like flour and cereal, as a public health initiative. This fortification helps to prevent neural tube birth defects in infants.
Community scan data
How it shows up in the wild.
Found in 16 productswe’ve analyzed.
5
Rated Clean
0
Caution
11
Flagged
Where to find it
Products containing Folic Acid.
16 products in our database.
ANDRE-BOUDIN BAKERY
Mystery Cracker
Enriched flour and many industrial additives.
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Cocoa Puffs Cereal
Enriched flour and artificial flavor are not good.
POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC
Pebbles Cereal
Full of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives!
WK Kellogg Sales LLC
Alpen Cereal
Enriched flour and added vitamins make this RED.
NOONGSHIM AMERICA, INC.
NOONGSHIM AMERICA
Artificial flavor and enriched flour are big red flags.
PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC.
Milk Chocolate Cookies
Enriched flour and hydrogenated oils spoil these cookies.
GERBER PRODUCTS CO.
Gerber Whole Grain Cereal
Enriched flour and artificial vitamins are not traditional.
TRADER JOE'S
Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Wafer Cookies
Enriched flour and carrageenan make this dessert suspect.
TRADER JOE'S
Cheesecake
Enriched flour and too many additives make this a no-go.
GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Cocoa Puffs
Too many artificial and processed ingredients!
WK Kellogg Sales LLC
Rice Krispies Cereal
Too many industrial flavors for Nonna!
Gerber Products Co.
Gerber Biscuits
Too many industrial ingredients for Nonna's kitchen!
POST CONSUMER BRANDS, LLC
Cereal
Too many industrial vitamins and minerals!
PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC.
Pepperidge Farm Milk Chocolate Cookies
Too many industrial ingredients, Nonna would disapprove!
DIST. BY GENERAL MILLS SALES, INC.
Canned Wild Blueberries
Enriched flour and artificial flavor, oh dear!
General Mills Sales, Inc.
Cheerios (likely Original)
Industrial syrup and artificial color in your cereal!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Is folic acid found naturally in foods?▾
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