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Vitamin C in gummies: sourcing, stability, and EU claim wording

25 February 2026 · 6 min read

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is one of the most-requested actives in gummy supplements. Formulating it well takes more than dropping a number into a spec sheet.

Source selection Vitamin C source choice influences cost, taste and stability. The decision is reviewed per project — the brief should capture any source preference (or exclusion) up front.

Overage strategy Overage compensates for active loss across shelf life. The right overage is chosen against the target shelf life, the storage conditions and the target on-pack declaration. DAT confirms the overage strategy as part of the specification.

EU claim wording Vitamin C carries authorised EU claims under EU Regulation 432/2012. The exact wording allowed on pack depends on the dose per serving and the rules in Article 10 of EU 1924/2006. DAT reviews wording per project against the target-market framework — the brand owner remains the food business operator.

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