Is Kirkland Signature Vitamin D3 ultra-processed?

Vitamin D supplements Sold in the United Kingdom, the United States and Spain

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Soybean Oil (processing marker), Gelatin (ultra-processing marker) (Porcine), Glycerin (ultra-processing marker), Water, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

Additives: E422 Glycerol , E428 Gelatine

As written on the pack

Soybean Oil, Gelatin (Porcine), Glycerin, Water, Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E422 Glycerol Glycerol is a sweet-tasting liquid used to keep products moist and soft.
E428 Gelatine Gelatine is a gelling agent made from collagen in animal skin and bones.

1 ingredient that would only make it processed

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Vegetable oil Vegetable oils are pressed or extracted from seeds, nuts and fruits.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 3rd. 100% of the vitamin D supplements here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.