Names to look for on labels
- vitamin d2
- ergocalciferol
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
More about vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol)
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is the plant and fungal form of vitamin D. It is made when yeast or mushrooms are exposed to ultraviolet light.
It is used in vegan supplements and to fortify plant milks and cereals.
Is vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Found in 9 UK products we checked
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Why we classify it this way
Halal Plant-based, halal.
Basis: No concern found. Made from plants, minerals, fermentation or synthesis, or from a permitted animal product. Nothing in normal production raises a pork, alcohol, insect or slaughter question.
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Classification audited 3 November 2026. It has not been reviewed by a scholar. How classifications work · Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
Is vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) halal?
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is halal. Plant-based, halal.
Where does vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) come from?
Yeast or mushrooms exposed to UV light.
Is vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) vegetarian or vegan?
Yes. Vitamin d2 (ergocalciferol) is normally made from plant, mineral, microbial or synthetic sources, so it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.