Tag: Cobalamin synthesis

While most naturally occurring vitamins come from plants or animals, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, known as cyanocobalamin, is produced exclusively through industrial microbial fermentation. This process involves a combination of bacterial activity and chemical purification, making it a reliable and stable ingredient for supplements and fortified foods.

According to research, the chemical synthesis of vitamin B12 is prohibitively expensive and complex, which is why commercial production of cyanocobalamin relies on microbial fermentation. This process leverages the natural ability of specific bacteria to synthesize cobalamin, which is then chemically converted to the stable and widely used cyanocobalamin form.