Riboflavin, commonly known as Vitamin B2, is a water-soluble vitamin that serves as a precursor to flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), two coenzymes critical for energy metabolism. It is được sản xuất bởi fermentation and appears as a yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder.
Riboflavin supports healthy vision, skin integrity, and red blood cell production. It is extensively used in thực phẩm và đồ uống fortification, dietary thực phẩm bổ sungs, animal feed, and dược phẩm công thức. Riboflavin also chức năngs as a natural food colorant due to its intense yellow hue.