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And Vitamin D3 Added

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Vitamin D3 is added to foods to increase their vitamin D content, which is …

What it is

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body can produce when skin is exposed to sunlight. It is also found in some foods and can be added to others. It is often produced commercially from lanolin, a wool grease byproduct, or from lichen for vegan versions.

Why it's used

Vitamin D3 is added to foods to increase their vitamin D content, which is important for bone health. It is commonly found in fortified dairy products like milk and yogurt, as well as some plant-based milks, cereals, and orange juice.

Health notes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers added vitamin D to be safe and allows it to be added to many foods. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone health. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated vitamin D. Evidence suggests adequate vitamin D intake supports immune function. However, very high intakes can lead to adverse effects, though this is rare from food sources alone.

Allergen info

Vitamin D3 itself is not one of the nine major allergens. However, it may be added to products that contain allergens, and some forms of vitamin D3 are derived from lanolin (wool grease), which is not a major allergen.

Products containing And Vitamin D3 Added

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Lamers Dairy, Inc. 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk Milk 69kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat 10.8Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Skim Milk Milk 38kcal 3.3Protein 0Fat 4.6Carbs Toft Dairy Inc. Vitamin D Milk Milk High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 64kcal 3.4Protein 3.4Fat 4.7Carbs Toft Dairy Inc. Toft's, 1% Lowfat Milk Milk 42kcal 3.8Protein 1.1Fat 5.1Carbs Toft Dairy Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 55kcal 3.8Protein 2.1Fat 5.1Carbs Superior Dairy Inc. 1% Lowfat Milk Milk 42kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat 4.6Carbs 2% Reduced Fat Milk Hatcher Family Dairy 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 0Protein 1.9Fat 5Carbs Lamers Dairy, Inc. 2% Reduced Fat Milk Milk 50kcal 3.3Protein 2.1Fat 4.6Carbs Cmc Foods Inc 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk, Chocolate Milk High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 69kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat —Carbs Lamers Dairy, Inc. 1% Lowfat Milk Milk 42kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat 4.6Carbs Eat Local Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 95% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 43% DV per serving 165kcal 7.1Protein 9.1Fat 13.3Carbs Eat Local Cheesy Eggs With Bell Peppers & Bacon, Bell Peppers & Bacon Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 70% DV per serving 150kcal 7.7Protein 8.3Fat 11Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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