What is riboflavin?
Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that is very important for numerous bodily functions. As part of two crucial coenzymes (FMN and FAD), it plays a central role in energy metabolism and cell metabolism. Riboflavin helps release energy from food and also supports the health of the skin, eyes, and nervous system. Since the body does not store riboflavin, regular intake through diet or supplements is important.
Applications in food and supplements
Riboflavin is widely used in supplements, functional beverages, fortified foods, and sports nutrition. Typical applications include:
Why choose Planture?
Ordering riboflavin from Planture
Are you a producer or distributor in the supplements, food, or pharmaceutical industry looking for a reliable bulk supplier of riboflavin? Planture is happy to help you. We think along with you about applications, specifications, and delivery forms that suit your production process. For questions or more information, you can call our European office at +31 20 20 90 470 or our US office at +1 312 340 05 86. Of course, you can also email us at info@planture.com.
Frequently asked questions
Riboflavin-5′-phosphate is the active, directly absorbable form of vitamin B2 and is primarily used in premium supplements or liquid formulations.
Riboflavin is reasonably stable to heat but sensitive to light. Therefore, it is usually packaged in light-proof containers and stored under controlled conditions.
Riboflavin is available from Planture in various bulk packages, including bags, big bags, and custom solutions. All formats are supplied at competitive prices and under strict quality control.