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Vitamina B12 (Cyanocobalamin) > para suplementos dietéticos

Besides other B-vitamins, vitamin B12 is also produced by BASF. In order to ensure a sufficient vitamin B12 level, it is often supplemented with dietary supplements. Especially elderly people and people who follow a vegetarian / vegan diet should take care of their vitamin B12 level.

Physiological importance

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential micronutrient, which is naturally found in meat, fish, dairy products and eggs. It is lacking in vegan diets. Humans require vitamin B12 as a co-enzyme for healthy metabolism in all their cells. Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cells as well as nervous system function. Vitamin B12 plays an essential role in the healthy development of infants, and supports physical and mental fitness in adults. Importantly, it plays a role in cell metabolism to support healthy aging. 

Properties of vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

  • Cyanocobalamin with 0,1% and 1,0% concentration
  • available in power form
  • free-flowing, pink powder with mild characteristic odour 
  • somewhat soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
  • gelatine-free
  • complies with highest quality standards and regulatory requirements

Applications of vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

For dietary supplement applications vitamin B12 is particularly suitable for use in tablets and hard gelatine capsules. Due to the small particle size and relatively low vitamin B12 content of the dry powder, the vitamin can be distributed very homogenously even in formulations with a low active content. The product can be perfectly used in powder preparations, which are dissolved in water prior to use, e.g. sports nutrition products. 

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About BTC

BTC Europe is BASF's European sales organization for small and medium sized customers. Our product range covers selected speciality chemicals and performance polymers to a variety of industries as well as raw materials and additives for the pharma, food, animal nutrition and personal care industry. 

Our solutions for the human nutrition industry cover health ingredients like vitamins, plant sterols, carotenoids, Omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid, besides others. As food additives we offer antioxidants, emulsifiers, whipping emulsifiers, baking enzymes, functional fat powders, and lipids.