B12 enriched foods are foods that have been fortified with vitamin B12. This is done by adding vitamin B12 to the food during processing. B12 enriched foods are a good option for people who do not eat animal products, as vitamin B12 is naturally found only in animal products.
Here are some examples of B12 enriched foods:
Fortified plant milks, such as soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and coconut milk
Fortified cereals
Nutritional yeast
Fortified vegan yogurt
Fortified margarine and spreads
Fortified breakfast bars
Fortified soy products, such as tofu and tempeh
Some fortified fruit juices
Some fortified energy drinks
It is important to note that the amount of vitamin B12 in fortified foods can vary depending on the brand and product. It is always best to check the nutrition label to see how much vitamin B12 is in a serving.
Here are some specific examples of B12 enriched foods and the amount of vitamin B12 they contain in a serving:
1 cup of fortified plant milk: 1.5 micrograms
1 bowl of fortified cereal: 2.6 micrograms
2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast: 2.4 micrograms
6 ounces of fortified vegan yogurt: 1.3 micrograms
1 tablespoon of fortified margarine or spread: 0.5 micrograms
1 fortified breakfast bar: 0.3 micrograms
1 cup of fortified fruit juice: 0.6 micrograms
1 cup of fortified energy drink: 1.2 micrograms
The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms. Most people can get enough vitamin B12 from their diet, but people who do not eat animal products or who have certain medical conditions may need to take a vitamin B12 supplement.