Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin also known as B7 that helps with the metabolism of fatty acids, glucose and amino acids. Biotin is an essential nutrient that can be added to foods.
Found In
- Bananas
- Beverages
- Eggs
- Milk
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Vegetables
- Bananas
- Beverages
- Eggs
- Milk
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Vegetables
Also Known As
- Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno(3,4-D)imidazole-4-pentanoic acid
- Vitamin B7
- Vitamin H
- Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno(3,4-D)imidazole-4-pentanoic acid
- Vitamin B7
- Vitamin H
The Beverage Bottom Line
Biotin (vitamin B7) is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Biotin (vitamin B7) is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS)
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for biotin were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
In 1978, health aspects of biotin as a food additive were evaluated.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. Authorized for use in the EU (nutrient).
In 2014, EFSA issued an opinion on dietary reference values for biotin.
In 2010, EFSA evaluated several health claims related to biotin.
Learn more →Codex Alimentarius
Essential nutrients may be appropriately added to foods for various purposes.
Learn more →Health Canada
Permitted for use in supplemented foods.
In 2006, dietary reference intakes for biotin were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025