Vitamin B6 HCl (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) · Water-Soluble Vitamin B6 for Foods, Beverages & Nutrition

Key characteristics

• Chemical name: Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6 HCl).
• Form: typically a white or almost white, crystalline powder with mild odour and slightly bitter taste at higher levels.
• Solubility: freely soluble in water, making it ideal for liquid systems, premixes and instant powders.
• Stability: good stability in dry, low-moisture products; more sensitive in solution to heat, light and alkaline pH, which should be considered in processing.
• Function: used to fortify foods, beverages, infant/medical formulas and supplements with vitamin B6, supporting claims related to energy metabolism and nervous system health.
• Form selection: pyridoxine HCl is the most commonly used vitamin B6 form in foods and supplements; other B6 vitamers (e.g. pyridoxal-5-phosphate) may be used in specialised applications.

Atlas works with customers to optimise grade selection, dosage and premix design to meet nutritional targets, processing conditions and sensory requirements.

Indicative specification points

Final specifications are agreed per project. Typical food and nutrition-grade pyridoxine HCl parameters include:

• Assay: generally 99.0–101.0% pyridoxine hydrochloride (on dried basis).
• Identification tests: confirm pyridoxine structure and hydrochloride salt according to pharmacopeial or food-grade methods.
• Appearance and colour: white to almost white crystalline powder, visually inspected as part of quality release.
• Loss on drying: controlled for stability, flow and shelf life.
• Residue on ignition / sulphated ash: limited according to agreed specification and regulations.
• pH (solution), specific rotation and related characteristics: monitored to ensure consistent quality.
• Heavy metals and specified impurities: restricted to meet food, infant and supplement standards.
• Microbiological profile: controlled in line with good manufacturing practice, including stricter limits for infant and medical nutrition uses where applicable.

Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a detailed technical data sheet. Additional documents (GMO status, allergen statements, dietary suitability, contaminants, origin, Halal/Kosher certifications) can be provided from approved producers.

Fortified foods, cereals & beverages

• Breakfast cereals and cereal bars – vitamin B6 added via premixes to meet declared nutrient levels per serving.
• Bakery products – fortified breads, biscuits and bakery mixes as part of better-for-you and enriched ranges.
• Juice drinks, nectars and RTD beverages – pyridoxine HCl dosed via liquid or solid vitamin premixes under controlled process conditions.
• Energy and functional drinks – part of B-complex blends together with other vitamins, caffeine, taurine and functional actives.

Instant powders & nutrition blends

• Instant drink powders (multivitamin drinks, nutrition beverages) where vitamin B6 is incorporated via multi-vitamin/mineral premixes.
• Meal-replacement and weight-management powders – vitamin B6 supports energy metabolism positioning alongside other vitamins and minerals.
• Children’s and family nutrition powders – pyridoxine HCl levels aligned with age-specific regulatory frameworks in each market.

Infant & growing-up nutrition

• Infant formulas, follow-on formulas and growing-up milks – vitamin B6 is included as part of strictly regulated nutrient systems.
• Infant cereals and baby foods – pyridoxine HCl delivered via custom premixes to meet legislated levels of vitamin B6.
• Formulation is subject to specific legal requirements on minimum/maximum nutrient levels, vitamin forms and purity criteria in each jurisdiction.

Medical, clinical & sports nutrition

• Oral nutrition supplements and enteral formulas – vitamin B6 is part of multi-nutrient systems for clinical use, under high documentation requirements.
• Special medical purposes (FSMP) products – pyridoxine HCl included in formulations for specific patient groups, according to relevant legislation.
• Sports nutrition – pre-workout, intra-workout and recovery products where vitamin B6 supports energy and protein metabolism claims.

Dietary supplements & B-complex formulas

• Tablets and capsules – pyridoxine HCl is compressed or encapsulated alone or as part of multivitamin and B-complex products.
• Effervescent tablets, sticks and sachets – water solubility enables rapid dissolution and accurate vitamin B6 delivery.
• Gummies and chewables – vitamin B6 incorporated via specific premixes, with attention to heat exposure and shelf-life stability.

Formulation guidance

• Vitamin B6 dosage is driven by:
  • Regulatory minimum and maximum levels for the product category,
  • Target nutrition and health claims,
  • Expected processing and storage losses under real conditions.
• In liquid systems, vitamin B6 stability is influenced by pH, heat treatment, oxygen and light; formulation and packaging (e.g. coloured bottles, oxygen barriers) help preserve levels.
• In premixes and powders, particle size, flowability and compatibility with other vitamins, minerals and carriers are important to minimise segregation and reactivity.
• Pyridoxine HCl shows good compressibility, making it suitable for direct compression or granulation in tablets when properly formulated.
• Regulatory and nutrition teams must confirm legal status, authorised claims and labelling rules in each destination market and application.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as food or nutrition-grade vitamin B6 HCl with agreed specifications for assay, impurities, colour and physical properties.
• Each batch is provided with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical data sheet describing key analytical parameters and methods.
• Additional documentation can include GMO status, allergen declarations, contaminants and heavy metal data, dietary suitability (e.g. vegetarian/vegan where applicable), BSE/TSE statements, origin and Halal/Kosher certificates, depending on the producer and grade.
• Manufacturing sites typically operate under recognised ISO and food safety management systems (e.g. HACCP, FSSC/ISO 22000), with further certifications available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for regulatory compliance, maximum use levels, nutrition and health claims and label declarations in each destination market.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: usually 25 kg fibre drums or cartons with inner liners for protection from moisture and light; alternative packaging options can be evaluated for specific needs.
• Suitable for full-container or mixed-container shipments alongside other vitamins, sweeteners, acidulants, proteins and functional ingredients.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat, light and odour-intensive materials to preserve vitamin content and powder quality.
• Typical shelf life is defined in the product specification and on the COA; customers should verify vitamin B6 retention in their own processes and finished products through shelf-life and stability studies.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export, customs and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara, Türkiye.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your intended applications (cereals, bakery, beverages, instant powders, infant/medical nutrition, sports products, supplements, etc.), target vitamin B6 level per serving, annual volume, packaging needs, documentation/certification requirements and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable grades and premix concepts.