Supplemented foods: Overview
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About supplemented foods
Supplemented foods are prepackaged foods with 1 or more specific ingredients (supplemental ingredients) added for purposes other than nutrition.
Examples of supplemented foods include:
- bars with added vitamins and minerals
- drinks with added vitamins and minerals
- drinks with added caffeine, such as caffeinated energy drinks
Examples of permitted supplemental ingredients include:
- caffeine
- minerals such as calcium
- vitamins such as vitamin C
- amino acids such as L-leucine
Some supplemented foods contain supplemental ingredients that can pose a risk to your health if you:
- eat or drink too much of them
- are pregnant, a child or a member of another vulnerable group
You can find important directions for consumption on the label.
Example of a supplemented food: Caffeinated energy drinks
Caffeinated energy drinks are prepackaged drinks or dry mixes that contain added caffeine above a specific amount. They also typically contain other ingredients such as:
- taurine
- B vitamins
- minerals
- herbal ingredients
Caffeinated energy drinks can also contain guarana and yerba mate, which are natural sources of caffeine.
We restrict the amount of caffeine from all sources to a total of 180 mg per serving of a caffeinated energy drink.
We also limit the amount of other added ingredients like taurine, B vitamins and minerals.
How to report a concern with caffeinated energy drinks
If you have a concern about a caffeinated energy drink, such as 1 with more than 180 mg of caffeine per serving, or 1 that is missing cautionary statements, we encourage you to report it to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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