L-Carnitine

Hazard level: Low health concern

What is L-Carnitine?

Amino-acid derivative used as an additive in energy and vitamin drinks.

Is L-Carnitine safe?

L-Carnitine is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −1 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 16 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

L-Carnitine is also known as карнитин, carnitine, l-карнитин, l-carnitine, l-citrulline — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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Where L-Carnitine is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages Energy Drinks Artificially Sweetened Beverages Sweetened Beverages

Related additives

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Natural Flavouring Niacin (Vitamin B3) Sucralose (E955) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Citric Acid (E330) Water Taurine Sodium Citrate (E331) Caffeine

Products containing L-Carnitine

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