On July 13th, the US Food and Drug Administration added a food additive that allows direct addition to food for human consumption: Vitamin D2.

Vitamin D is essential for human health. The major function of vitamin D is the maintenance of blood serum concentrations of calcium and phosphorus by enhancing the absorption of these minerals in the small intestine. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to abnormalities in calcium and bone metabolism, such as rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. Excessive intake of vitamin D elevates blood plasma calcium levels by increased intestinal absorption or mobilization from the bone that can lead to vascular and tissue calcification, with subsequent damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys

Vitamin D comprises a group of fat-soluble seco-sterols and comes in many forms. The two major physiologically relevant forms are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. “Vitamin D,” without a subscript, represents vitamin D2, vitamin D3, or both. Vitamin D is affirmed as GRAS under § 184.1950 for use in food as a nutrient supplement.

Vitamin D2 mushroom powder may be used as a source of vitamin D2 in food as follows:

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