FDA Allows More Vitamin D3 in Yogurt for Healthier Dairy
Published Date: 9/4/2025
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The FDA is giving a thumbs-up to adding more vitamin D3 in yogurt and similar cultured dairy products made with specific friendly bacteria. This change, requested by General Mills, means these tasty treats can now pack an even bigger vitamin D punch to help keep you healthy. Producers can start using the new rules soon, with no extra costs expected for consumers.
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Higher vitamin D3 allowed in yogurt
The FDA amended food additive rules to allow vitamin D3 to be used at a higher level in yogurt and other cultured dairy products that are fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii, subspecies bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus. This change updates the permitted use of vitamin D3 so manufacturers can add more than was previously allowed.
Consumers: no extra cost expected
You may see yogurt and similar cultured dairy products with higher vitamin D3 levels after this FDA change. The FDA expects producers can use the new rules soon and that consumers will not face extra costs from this change.
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