Food & Dietary Supplement Ingredients
Vitamin D2 Powder & Bulk Ergocalciferol Supplier
Source bulk Vitamin D2 powder for dietary supplement and food manufacturing. Share your formulation needs with Gensei to discuss ingredient selection and purchasing requirements.
Identificazione degli ingredienti
Vitamin D2 Ingredient Profile
Vitamin D2 is a fat-soluble vitamin involved in calcium and phosphorus absorption. Commercial production commonly uses ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol from yeast. Potency, carrier composition and processing conditions guide its use in finished products.
- Chemical name
- Ergocalciferolo
- Numero CAS
- 50-14-6
- Molecular formula
- C28H44O
- Peso molecolare
- 396,65 g/mol
Technical Parameters
Vitamin D2 Technical Parameters
A purchasing specification brings together activity, composition and quality requirements. The parameters below connect ingredient selection with formulation and manufacturing needs.
| Parametro | Technical Details | Formulation Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Potency & assay | Activity expressed in IU/g of the supplied preparation, together with the assay range and analytical method. | Determines ingredient inclusion for the finished-product label target. |
| Carrier & excipients | Composition of the preparation, including carriers, emulsifiers and antioxidants where present. | Informs compatibility and ingredient labeling. |
| Proprietà fisiche | Appearance, particle-size distribution and powder-handling characteristics. | Influences blending, filling and segregation behavior. |
| Moisture control | Water-content or loss-on-drying limits with the corresponding test method. | Defines moisture-related acceptance criteria. |
| Elemental contaminants | Separate limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, with methods and reporting units. | Supports destination-market quality requirements. |
| Microbiological quality | Total counts, yeast and mold limits, and specified pathogens with defined test portions. | Connects ingredient quality with the intended production process. |
| Origin & dietary status | Source, processing and allergen information, with non-animal-origin and GMO declarations where required. | Provides the basis for dietary positioning of the complete preparation. |
Applicazioni del prodotto
Vitamin D2 for Supplement & Food Formulations
Oral dosage forms and fortified foods have distinct processing needs. Material selection depends on the formulation system, manufacturing conditions and intended shelf life.
Capsules, Tablets & Dry Premixes
Uniform distribution at low inclusion levels is central to dry-blend production. Tablet development also considers compression and other processing steps that may affect retained activity.
Gummies & Chewable Products
The addition stage, processing temperature, residence time and acidity shape ingredient selection. Retained activity and distribution are key measures in finished-product development.
Liquid Supplements & Drink Powders
Oil-based and aqueous formulations require different ingredient characteristics. Dispersion, sedimentation and appearance are particularly relevant to reconstituted drink products.
Food & Beverage Fortification
Food category, destination market and ingredient form determine the applicable conditions of use. Manufacturing and storage conditions also influence the finished-product assessment.
Quality & Handling
Vitamin D2 Quality Documentation
Batch Traceability
The applicable Certificate of Analysis links analytical results to a defined product and batch. Product codes, document revisions and manufacturing dates help connect incoming material with its quality records.
Packaging & Stability
Shelf life is tied to the preparation, packaging and specified storage conditions. Transport requirements, protection after opening and supporting stability data complete the handling profile.
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