Which food does not contain folic acid? Understanding the difference between folate and fortification
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A crucial distinction exists between naturally occurring folate (vitamin B9) and its synthetic counterpart, folic acid. A surprising fact for many is that almost no natural, whole food contains synthetic folic acid unless it has been added by manufacturers. To determine which food does not contain folic acid, one must learn to identify fortified products versus those that contain natural folate.
