Methylcobalamin 1% (B12) — Bulk Food Grade
Methylcobalamin 1% is a pre-blended form of the active, methylated coenzyme form of Vitamin B12, diluted at 1% concentration in a food-grade carrier powder. Designed for supplement and food manufacturers requiring accurate, easy-to-dose B12 fortification at typical use levels.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 13422-55-4 (active ingredient)
- Identification (HPLC)
- Retention time of the main peak matches that of the reference standard
- Assay (mecobalamin, dried basis)
- 1.0% - 1.30%
- Composition
- Mecobalamin on dicalcium phosphate (DCP)
- Ingredient source
- Synthetic
- Loss on drying
- ≤5.0%
- Particle size
- ≤250 μm
- Lead (Pb)
- ≤1.0 mg/kg
- Arsenic (As)
- ≤1.0 mg/kg
- Total plate count
- ≤1000 cfu/g
- Yeast & mould
- ≤100 cfu/g
- E. coli
- Absent /g
- Solvents used
- Not applicable
Common Uses
- Vitamin B12 fortification in nutritional powders and drink mixes
- Ingredient in multivitamin and B-complex supplement formulations
- Fortification of plant-based and vegan food products
- Vitamin premix manufacturing for food and beverage applications
- Capsule and tablet supplement production requiring precise B12 dosing
Specifications
- Active concentration: 1% methylcobalamin in carrier
- Appearance: Red to reddish-pink free-flowing powder
- Solubility: Dispersible in water
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Methylcobalamin 1% (B12) — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Methylcobalamin 1% (B12) — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.