Oligovit 20
72
Nutrition Score
Moderate

Oligovit 20

8600618015544
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
71
Hazard Score
Use with caution
51
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Cellulose
E460  ·  No known concerns
Plant fibre used as an anti-caking agent, thickener, and bulking agent. Non-digestible but safe.
Calcium Phosphate
E341  ·  −2 pts
Mineral salt used as a firming agent, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortificant in foods.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Magnesium Oxide
MgOxide  ·  No known concerns
Mineral compound used as a magnesium supplement and as an anti-caking/acidity regulator in food.
Iron (Ferrous Sulphate)
IronFort  ·  No known concerns
Mineral fortification added to cereals and flour. Essential nutrient; safe at normal levels.
Alpha-Tocopherol (Synthetic Vitamin E)
E307  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant in food. Generally safe.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Croscarmellose Sodium
CroscarmelloseSodium  ·  No known concerns
Cross-linked cellulose disintegrant used in tablets.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
E464  ·  −2 pts
Plant-cellulose derivative used as a thickener, stabilizer, and vegetarian capsule/casing material in processed foods.
Magnesium Stearate
MagnesiumStearate  ·  No known concerns
Magnesium salt of stearic acid used as a tablet processing aid.
Stearic Acid
StearicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Fatty acid used as an emulsifier/anticaking agent.
Macrogol (Polyethylene Glycol)
Macrogol  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic polymer used as a binder/thickener in tablets and as an osmotic laxative base.
Shellac
E904  ·  −2 pts
Resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glossy coating on candy and fruit.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Talc
E553b  ·  −2 pts
Mineral-based anti-caking agent used as a release agent in rice and chewing gum, and as a surface treatment.
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Thiamine  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin that helps convert food into energy, added to fortify flour, cereals, and supplements.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
E101  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin that also acts as a natural yellow-orange food colorant, added to fortify cereals and dairy alternatives.
Zinc Sulfate
Zinc Sulfate  ·  No known concerns
Mineral salt used to fortify foods and supplements with zinc, an essential trace mineral.
Iron Oxides
E172  ·  No known concerns
Mineral-based pigments used to color foods in shades of red, yellow, and black.
Titanium Dioxide
E171  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: EFSA
Used as a white colorant. Banned in the EU due to genotoxicity and DNA damage concerns.
Sodium Fluoride
NaFluoride  ·  −1 pts
Fluoride source added at low levels (e.g. in chewing gum) for dental anti-caries effect.
Manganese Sulfate
ManganeseSulfate  ·  No known concerns
Manganese mineral fortification source used in infant formula and supplements.
Copper Sulfate
CopperSulfate  ·  No known concerns
Copper mineral source used in supplements.
Povidone (Polyvinylpyrrolidone, E1201)
Povidone  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic polymer used as a binder/stabiliser in tablets and as a clarifying agent in beverages.
Carmine (Cochineal extract)
E120  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Natural red food coloring derived from crushed insects. Used in strawberry yogurts, sweets, and meats. Known allergen; can trigger asthma or anaphylaxis.
Retinyl Acetate
RetinylAcetate  ·  No known concerns
Ester form of vitamin A used in fortified foods and supplements.
Castor Oil
CastorOil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from castor beans, used as a tablet-coating glazing agent and laxative.
Molybdenum
Molybdenum  ·  No known concerns
Trace mineral, cofactor for several enzymes.
Chromium
Chromium  ·  No known concerns
Trace mineral involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Potassium Iodide
PotassiumIodide  ·  No known concerns
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
VitD3  ·  No known concerns
Essential fat-soluble vitamin for bone health and immune function. Added to dairy and plant milks.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
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