Selenium

Hazard level: No known concerns

What is Selenium?

Essential trace mineral with antioxidant properties, added to supplements and found naturally in Brazil nuts and seafood.

Is Selenium safe?

Selenium has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 7 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Also known as

Selenium is also known as селен, selenium — these all refer to the same ingredient.

selenium селен

Where Selenium is typically found

Beverages And Beverages Preparations Beverages

Related additives

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Zinc Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (E300) Niacin (Vitamin B3) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Pantothenic Acid (B5) Biotin (Vitamin B7) Natural Flavouring Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

Products containing Selenium

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