folatecontaining
Folatecontaining is an adjective used to describe foods, supplements, or products that provide folate, the water-soluble B vitamin also known as vitamin B9. Folate exists in natural forms in foods, while folic acid is the synthetic form used in supplements and fortified foods. The term is common in nutrition labeling and dietary guidance to indicate the presence of folate and to distinguish folate-containing items from those that are folate-free.
Sources of folate include leafy green vegetables, legumes, citrus fruits, avocados, and fortified cereals. In supplements,
Health considerations include the role of adequate folate in DNA synthesis and cell division, with particular
In practice, labeling of a product as folate-containing signals the presence of folate, but does not specify