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Plant-Based Vegan Vitamin D3 in Powder & Oil
Vegan D3™ is a plant-based vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) available in powder and oil formats, with potencies ranging from 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g. Microencapsulated powder options offer a tasteless, odorless, dispersible format for capsules, gummies, beverages, and functional foods.
What is Vegan D3™?
Vegan D3™ is plant-based vitamin D3 available in powder and oil formats for potency, formulation flexibility, and clean-label appeal. Available potencies range from 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g of cholecalciferol, the same highly bioavailable form found in conventional D3. Microencapsulated powder options protect the vitamin from moisture and oxygen for improved shelf stability. The result is vegan vitamin D3 without the animal inputs.
High Potency (85,000–1,000,000 IU/g)
Available at 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g, Vegan D3 reaches common label targets with a small inclusion. Choose the potency and format that fit your formula, helping manage cost per serving and ingredient volume.
Microencapsulated Powder for Stability
In microencapsulated powder formats, a protective matrix surrounds the D3 oil droplets to shield them from moisture and oxygen, supporting reliable potency and shelf-life performance. This helps keep label claims on spec.
Vegan, Plant-Based D3
Most vitamin D3 is extracted from lanolin in sheep's wool. Vegan D3 offers a plant-based alternative, delivering the same bioavailable cholecalciferol with no animal inputs, ideal for plant-based, ethical, and clean-label products.
Zero Sensory Impact
The powder is tasteless and odorless and disperses cleanly in hot or cold systems, so it will not alter flavor, clarity, or mouthfeel. You add a vitamin upgrade consumers value without changing how the product looks or tastes.
More vitamin D per gram. Less cost per serving.
Vegan D3 offers 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g in powder and oil formats, so manufacturers can select the option that fits their fortification targets. These concentrated formats help keep ingredient volume low while supporting efficient formulation and cost per serving.
Dosage Efficiency
Depending on the selected potency, 0.80–9.41 mg supplies 800 IU. A small inclusion frees space for other actives. Calculate the exact addition using the assay for your selected grade.
Lower Cost Per Serving
A concentrated ingredient can support a lower finished-goods cost, because each serving uses a small amount. Compare cost per serving using the selected grade's assay and price.
Minimal Formulation Impact
The tiny inclusion has minimal impact on solids, so you add meaningful vitamin D nutrition without disrupting your existing formula, certifications, or sensory profile.
Small inclusion. Flexible formulation.
With potencies ranging from 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g, Vegan D3 lets you choose a powder or oil format for your product. Add vitamin D3 nutrition while keeping ingredient volume low and evaluating the cost per serving for your selected grade.
From IU to milligrams, made simple.
Vitamin D3 potency is expressed in International Units (IU), where 1 IU equals 0.025 µg. Vegan D3 is available at 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g. Use the reference below to estimate inclusion, then calculate the exact amount from the assay of your selected powder or oil grade.
What IU really means for your formula
The FDA Daily Value of 800 IU equals just 20 µg of pure vitamin D3, a surprisingly small amount of nutrient with a big role in bone, immune, and overall health. Yet over half of adults fall short of it, which keeps vitamin D one of the most reliable demand drivers on the shelf.
| Target Vitamin D3 | Vegan D3 per Serving* |
|---|---|
| 400 IU | 0.40–4.71 mg |
| 600 IU | 0.60–7.06 mg |
| 800 IU 100% DV | 0.80–9.41 mg |
| 1,000 IU | 1.00–11.76 mg |
*Calculated range across 1,000,000 to 85,000 IU/g; rounded to two decimals. Confirm the assay and appropriate overage for your selected grade.
How Vegan D3 compares to other vitamin D sources.
Vitamin D comes in several forms, from lanolin-derived D3 to plant-based D2. See how plant-based Vegan D3 compares on source, potency, stability, and clean-label fit.
| Feature | Vegan D3™ (Plant-Based) | Lanolin D3 | Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) | Standard D3 Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source | Plant-based | Sheep's wool (lanolin) | Yeast / fungi | Lanolin, oil form |
| Vegan Suitable | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Form of Vitamin D | D3 (cholecalciferol) | D3 (cholecalciferol) | D2, less preferred form | D3 (cholecalciferol) |
| Potency | 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g | Varies | Varies | Varies, lower in powders |
| Stability | Microencapsulated powder options | Varies | Varies | Oxidation-prone |
| Format | Powder or oil | Powder or oil | Powder | Liquid oil |
| Sensory Impact | Tasteless, odorless powder options | Varies | Varies | Possible oily note |
One ingredient. Almost any format.
Vegan D3 is available in powder and oil formats to suit dry and liquid systems. Microencapsulated powder options are tasteless, odorless, and dispersible. Select the format and potency that fit your finished product, processing conditions, and dietary requirements.
Ready to add plant-based vitamin D3 to your next product?
Whether you are building a vegan D3 capsule, an immune gummy, a fortified beverage, or a daily multivitamin, Vegan D3 offers plant-based powder and oil formats to anchor the claim.
- 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g, plant-based cholecalciferol
- Powder and oil formats available
- Microencapsulated, tasteless powder options
- Full TDS, COA, and samples on request
Request samples, full specs, and wholesale pricing. Our applications team will help scope your target IU dose, format, and clean-label claim language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from R&D, regulatory, and brand teams.
What is Vegan D3™?
Vegan D3™ is plant-based vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) available in powder and oil formats, with potencies ranging from 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g. Microencapsulated powder options offer stability, a tasteless and odorless profile, and easy dispersion for a variety of applications.
How is Vegan D3 different from regular vitamin D3?
Most vitamin D3 is derived from lanolin, a waxy substance from sheep's wool, which does not meet vegan or plant-based dietary standards. Vegan D3 delivers the same highly bioavailable cholecalciferol in a plant-based format, with no animal inputs.
How much Vegan D3 do I need per serving?
The amount depends on your selected potency. At 85,000–1,000,000 IU/g, 800 IU requires approximately 0.80–9.41 mg of ingredient. Calculate inclusion as target IU divided by potency in IU/g, multiplied by 1,000. Use your selected powder or oil grade's assay and appropriate formulation overage for final calculations.
Why is microencapsulation important for vitamin D3?
In microencapsulated powder formats, a protective matrix surrounds the D3 oil droplets and helps shield them from moisture and oxygen. This supports reliable potency and shelf-life performance across capsules, tablets, gummies, beverages, and other applications. Oil formats are also available; specifications vary by grade.
Does Vegan D3 affect taste, odor, or texture?
Microencapsulated Vegan D3 powder options are tasteless and odorless and disperse in hot or cold systems. Sensory performance depends on the selected powder or oil grade and finished formula, so evaluate a sample under your intended processing conditions.
Is Vegan D3 water dispersible?
Vitamin D3 is naturally fat-soluble. Microencapsulated powder options provide water dispersion for applications such as beverages and drink mixes. Oil formats suit oil-based systems; select the grade that fits your application.
How do I request samples, specs, and pricing?
Reach out through the Request a Sample & Quote button or email sales@selectingredients.com. Typical response time is one business day. We will share samples, the technical data sheet, certificate of analysis, and wholesale pricing based on your target format and volume.