Nutraland USA unveils CleanShield™ for stable vegan D3 in multi-nutrient formulations

Irvine, United States – 27 July 2026

Nutraland USA has introduced Vegadelight® CleanShield™, an advanced microencapsulated vegan Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) powder, engineered to maintain potency in challenging multi-nutrient environments. The new offering leverages a proprietary 100% plant-based carrier matrix comprising acacia gum and coconut MCT oil, ensuring stability without the need for synthetic additives or modified starches. This development directly addresses the long-standing 'stability paradox' faced by formulators creating products with fat-soluble vitamins and reactive minerals.

Historically, maintaining the active potency of Vitamin D3 in multivitamin and mineral complexes has been problematic due to its susceptibility to oxidation and degradation in the presence of alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium) and trace minerals (iron, copper). Manufacturers often resorted to significant ingredient overages or synthetic carriers to achieve desired shelf-life. CleanShield™ aims to bypass these compromises through a gentle delivery platform that physically isolates the sensitive D3 active, as verified by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging showing fully formed, uniform microcapsules.

The product builds on Nutraland's existing Vegadelight® line, which Euromonitor International certified as the top-selling vegan Vitamin D3 ingredient in the USA for 2025. Nutraland asserts CleanShield™ is distinguished by its 'clean by design' approach, utilising true plant-derived cholecalciferol extracted from reindeer lichen, avoiding synthetic conversions or lanolin sources. Comparative stability tests indicated CleanShield™ maintained target potency over 42 days in thermal stress testing, outperforming standard microencapsulated D3 powders that degraded past specification by day 28. In a hostile matrix containing Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, CleanShield™ retained approximately 97% potency after 28 days at 50°C/65% RH. This performance projects a stability profile exceeding two years under standard storage conditions (25°C/65% RH).

What this means for United Kingdom

UK brand owners can leverage Vegadelight® CleanShield™ to formulate premium, clean-label multi-nutrient supplements, enhancing product claims and consumer trust. Adopting this ingredient can reduce material wastage from D3 degradation, impacting cost-efficiency of formulation. Regulatory teams must ensure transparent labelling of acacia gum and coconut MCT oil as carriers to uphold clean-label integrity under FSA guidelines. This offers a competitive advantage in a market increasingly scrutinising ingredient origins and processing, especially in the Boots and Holland & Barrett retail channels. Furthermore, improved stability reduces risks associated with product shelf-life and potential compliance issues related to stated potency.

Nutraland USA also highlights that CleanShield™ offers readily available stock and lower minimum order quantities (MOQs) for North American brands, indicating robust supply chain support. The ingredient is also touted as an ideal pairing with Nutraland’s K2Go® line of chickpea-derived Vitamin K2 MK-7 for stable vegan D3+K2 combinations.

This trend is being actively addressed by UK manufacturing partners including Supplement Factory.