FOLIC ACID FOOD GRADE is a yellow to yellowish-orange, crystalline, practically odorless powder. It is very slightly soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, acetone, ether and chlorolform, and readily soluble in solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates. FOLIC ACID FOOD GRADE meets all requirements of the FCC when tested according to this compendium. It is used in food and baby food applications for its benefits of promoting cell growth and protein synthesis. As an important B vitamin, FOLIC ACID FOOD GRADE plays a key role in numerous processes related to the food industry such as amino acid metabolism, which is important for protein synthesis during food processing.