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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (E101)
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a colour (yellow) used in sauces, processed cheese, breakfast cereals.. EFSA has published no numeric acceptable daily intake for it.
What it does
It is a vitamin; amounts used are small.
Where you meet it
Sauces, processed cheese, breakfast cereals.
This page describes the general scientific position. Allergies and sensitivities are individual: if your body disagrees with an additive, avoid it regardless of any ADI.
Sources: EFSA — food additives re-evaluations · Open Food Facts — additives taxonomy · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
What is Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (E101)?
Colour (yellow). It is a vitamin; amounts used are small. It is used in Sauces, processed cheese, breakfast cereals.
How much riboflavin (vitamin b2) is safe?
EFSA published no numeric ADI, which usually means the substance is so benign that no limit needed to be set — or that intake is self-limiting. The assessment itself is still a full safety evaluation.
Should I avoid riboflavin (vitamin b2)?
For a healthy adult there is no reason to avoid it at typical intakes. If you have a diagnosed sensitivity or a health condition, your clinician's advice is the one that counts.
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