Ingredient
Why Thiamine Mononitrate Isn't a Kitchen Ingredient
Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic and stable salt form of thiamine, or vitamin B1, which is crucial for carbohydrate metabolism. It is produced by chemically modifying thiamine hydrochloride to enhance its stability and shelf life, particularly in dry goods.
Why it’s in your food
The manufacturer’s reason.
Food manufacturers add thiamine mononitrate to enriched flours, breads, and cereals to restore the vitamin B1 lost during processing and to prevent thiamine deficiency, supporting overall energy production.
Community scan data
How it shows up in the wild.
Found in 12 productswe’ve analyzed.
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Where to find it
Products containing Thiamine Mononitrate.
12 products in our database.
ANDRE-BOUDIN BAKERY
Mystery Cracker
Enriched flour and many industrial additives.
Huel Inc.
Huel Daily Vitamin
Too many industrial additives and unknown flavors.
SCONEHENGE
MIXED BERRY English Tea Scones
Enriched flour and too many additives!
NOONGSHIM AMERICA, INC.
NOONGSHIM AMERICA
Artificial flavor and enriched flour are big red flags.
THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY
Great Grains Cranberry Almond Crunch
Enriched flour and artificial colors make this unacceptable.
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.
Gerber Products Co.
Gerber Biscuits
Too many industrial ingredients for Nonna's kitchen!
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Cocoa Puffs Cereal
Enriched flour and artificial flavor are not good.
PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC.
Pepperidge Farm Milk Chocolate Cookies
Too many industrial ingredients, Nonna would disapprove!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Why is 'mononitrate' used instead of just thiamine?▾
Is thiamine mononitrate found naturally in foods?▾
Would a 1950s Italian grandmother have thiamine mononitrate in her pantry?▾
Check your own pantry.
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