Ingredient

Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3

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Role in food
These vitamins are added to foods to fortify them, meaning to increase their nutritional …

What is Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3?

Vitamin A palmitate is an ester of vitamin A and palmitic acid, a fatty acid. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is a form of vitamin D. Both are often added together to foods as a way to increase their vitamin content. They are typically synthesized.

Is Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3 gluten-free?

They do not contain gluten.

Is Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3 a major allergen?

Neither Vitamin A palmitate nor Vitamin D3 are derived from the major allergens.

What is Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3 used for?

These vitamins are added to foods to fortify them, meaning to increase their nutritional value.

Is Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3 safe?

Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3 are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrients.

Why it's used

These vitamins are added to foods to fortify them, meaning to increase their nutritional value. They are commonly found in dairy products like milk and ice cream, as well as some cereals and baked goods, to help consumers meet their daily vitamin needs.

Health notes

Vitamin A palmitate and Vitamin D3 are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as nutrients. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have established upper intake levels for these vitamins. Both vitamins are essential for health, playing roles in vision, immune function, and bone health. JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated these vitamins. Excessive intake of preformed vitamin A can lead to health issues, but this is unlikely from typical food fortification.

Allergen info

Neither Vitamin A palmitate nor Vitamin D3 are derived from the major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Vitamin A Palmitate & Vitamin D3

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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