Natural d-alpha tocopherol Vitamin E from organic moringa leaf

The body uses natural d-alpha tocopherol (the form found in moringa leaf) more efficiently than synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol, the form most commonly used in food fortification. BIOVIT's extract from organically grown moringa leaf (BI080) delivers 5,000 mg of Vitamin E per 100g, with antioxidant function that doubles as in-formulation protection for other sensitive nutrients.

Organic certified, GB and EU compliant, and a direct one-to-one replacement for synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol across beauty supplements, snack bars, powdered shakes, and fortified foods.

Specified by leading UK manufacturers, with samples dispatched within a week and reformulation support included.

Technical Specification

Full technical data for product code BI080. For tailored documentation or a sample, get in touch with the team.

Ingredient
Vitamin E
Product Code(s)
BI080
Natural Source
Moringa Leaf
Ingredient Declaration
Organic moringa extract
Nutrient Content
5,000 mg/100g
Shelf Life
24 months from date of manufacture
Certifications
Soil Association Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, BRC, FDA Registered, Kosher, GMO-Free
Allergen Status
Free from all 14 major allergens
EFSA Health Claims
1 approved claim

See how it works in your formulation

Samples dispatched within a week. Reformulation support included.

Buyer-side answers from our nutrition team

Frequently asked questions

Questions formulators ask when specifying moringa-derived Vitamin E, covering the natural vs synthetic form distinction, in-formulation antioxidant function, and the EFSA claim.

Why natural d-alpha tocopherol rather than synthetic dl-alpha?

The body absorbs and uses natural d-alpha tocopherol more efficiently than the synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol form used in most fortified foods. That makes the natural form a more efficient route to the EFSA oxidative stress claim, with a recognisable moringa leaf declaration replacing synthetic vitamin chemistry on the back-of-pack.

How does moringa-derived Vitamin E compare on bioavailability to synthetic tocopherols?

Vitamin E sits within BIOVIT's broader bioavailability research programme at Swansea University, in collaboration with Prof Richard Bracken. The published 30-day human intervention trial established equivalent bioavailability between natural and synthetic micronutrient sources across the nutrients measured, with the natural d-alpha form widely recognised in the published literature as the form most readily used by the body.

Does Vitamin E have formulation benefits beyond nutrition?

Yes. Vitamin E's antioxidant properties help protect other sensitive nutrients in the formulation from oxidative degradation during shelf life. That gives it dual value as both an on-pack EFSA claim and an in-formulation stabiliser, particularly in fat-containing bars, dressings, and powders.

What does the ingredient declaration look like on pack?

"Organic moringa extract." A recognisable plant declaration that reads far cleaner than "dl-alpha tocopherol" or "Vitamin E (synthetic)" on a label, particularly in beauty and clean-label ranges.

What's the typical inclusion rate?

0.036 g per portion for "Source of", 0.072 g for "High in". For a precise cost figure in your formulation, get in touch with the team.

What are sample and commercial lead times?

Samples and commercial orders are dispatched within around a week of order confirmation, with full technical documentation included. The MOQ is 1 kg on standard powder format. Bespoke formats and pack sizes available on request.

Can BIOVIT support reformulation from synthetic Vitamin E?

Yes. Every wholesale order comes with full reformulation support from BIOVIT's Head of Nutrition, Eiméar Sutton RNutr MSc. That includes equivalence mapping against your incumbent tocopherol form, inclusion-rate modelling, and on-pack claim wording aligned to GB and EU regulation, at no extra cost.

What EFSA-approved health claim applies to Vitamin E?

Vitamin E contributes to the following EU-authorised health claim under EFSA Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006:

Protection of cells from oxidative stress

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Reformulation support is included

Every BIOVIT wholesale order comes with full technical reformulation support at no extra cost, giving your NPD and technical teams direct access to a qualified nutritionist from brief to production.

Eiméar Sutton (RNutr MSc), our Head of Nutrition, leads the technical work on every account: equivalence mapping against your incumbent synthetic, inclusion-rate modelling, on-pack claim wording aligned to GB and EU regulation, and the small details that decide whether a synthetic-to-natural switch lands cleanly on the production line.

The result: shorter development cycles, fewer reformulation rounds, and a finished product your commercial team can stand behind.