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Orange Juice

Minute Maid orange juice contains D3 derived from lanolin (usually an animal

source). The vitamin D3 found in Tropicana is a synthetic powder and is the

same form that is added to milk. Their source of vitamin D is not derived

from

an animal and the product is kosher certified.

 

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that aids in the absorption of calcium

and

phosphorus from food. Vitamin D raises the blood levels of calcium and

phosphorus and is part of a large group of bone-making and bone-maintaining

nutrients and other compounds. Some vitamin D is made in the body when skin

is

exposed to sunlight.