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 32 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

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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

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

Products containing L-Carnitine

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