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Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

CALCIUM L-5-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE
Synonyms: L-5-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT; L-METHYLTETRAHYDROFOLATE, CALCIUM SALT; L-METHYLFOLATE, CALCIUM; L-5-MTHF-Ca
Functional class: NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Latest evaluation: 2005
ADI: NO SAFETY CONCERN
Comments: No safety concern for the proposed use of calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate in dry crystalline or microencapsulated form as an alternative to folic acid used in dietary supplements, foods for special dietary uses and other foods
Report: TRS 934-JECFA 65/17
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 13/FNP 52 Add. 13/15
Tox monograph: FAS for JECFA 65 in press
 
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       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (WHO Food Additives Series 56)