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RIBOFLAVIN FROM BACILLUS SUBTILIS
INS: 101i
Chemical names: RIBOFLAVIN; 3,10-DIHYDRO-7,8-DIMETHYL-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-TETRAHYDROPENTYL]BENZO-[g]PTERIDINE-2,4-DIONE; 7.8-DIMETHYL-10-(1'-D-RIBITYL)ISOALLOXAZINE
Synonyms: VITAMIN B2; LACTOFLAVIN
Functional class: COLOUR; NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 1998
ADI: 0-0.5 mg/kg bw
Comments: Group ADI with synthetic riboflavin and riboflavin-5'-phosphate
Report: TRS 891-JECFA 51/26
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 10/FNP 52 Add.10/34 (METALS LIMITS) (2002)
Tox monograph: FAS 42-JECFA 51/79
Previous status: 1999, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 7/FNP 52 Add.7/73. R
1998, COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 6/FNP 52 Add.6/131. N
 
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