Understanding the Production of Vitamin B12 by Fermentation
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As the most chemically complex vitamin, vitamin B12 is produced exclusively by microbial fermentation, as chemical synthesis is prohibitively difficult and expensive. This process harnesses specific bacteria to create the necessary cobalamin compounds, fulfilling a critical demand for fortified foods, supplements, and animal feed. It is the sole viable method for large-scale production due to its biological origin.
