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Vitamin K1: An essential micronutrient for healthy bone mineralization

Vitamin K is an essential micronutrient that belongs to the group of fat-soluble vitamins.

The most common form of vitamin K in the diet is vitamin K1, which is predominantly found in green leafy vegetables such as collards, kale, spinach, and broccoli. Plant oils and certain fruits also contribute to vitamin K1 supply. In contrast, meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products do not contain relevant amounts of vitamin K1. 

In the human body, vitamin K serves as a co-factor for enzymes known as vitamin K-dependent carboxylases. These enzymes play a crucial role in the proper functioning of bone mineralization, blood coagulation, and other body functions.

BASF offers a vitamin K1 that is protected by encapsulation for use in dietary supplements, functional foods and vitamin mixtures.


Sources: NIH Fact Sheets for Health Professionals and Consumers, Vitamin K (March 2025); USDA Food Database (March 2025)

Vitamin K1 is utilized in a variety of applications, such as functional beverages (liquids) and dietary supplements (powders and pills).

As consumers become more knowledgeable about the essential role of vitamin K1 in supporting overall wellness, demand is on the rise.

The market growth is also driven by a general increase in awareness of the benefits of vitamin supplements and a growing interest in maintaining health through proper nutrition.

Sources: Vitamin K Market Projections | Industry Size Report, 2023-2032 (gminsights.com); Vitamin K Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Trends By 2031 (databridgemarketresearch.com)

What makes BASF’s vitamin K1 an excellent choice for your products and applications?

  • Reliability +
    • High-quality vitamin K1 powders manufactured in Ballerup, Denmark.
    • Decades of experience in microencapsulation technology.
  • Quality +
    • Encapsulation of vitamin K1 oil improves handling and eases dosing, as well as protection from degradation.
    • Kosher and Halal certified.
    • No cooling required (≤ 25°C ).
    • Long retest period (36 months).
  • Performance +
    • Ideal for use in dietary supplements (e.g. tablets, hard shell capsules) and functional foods (e.g. cereals, dietetic products).
    • Easy to use in downstream processing.
    • High stability in tablet applications with minerals.
  • Sustainability +
    • Efficient handling of resources enabled by the Verbund.
    • Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculated for our vitamin K1 products according to industry standard (TÜV Rheinland certification).

Opportunity for differentiation by using our application patent for use in tablets*

BASF’s vitamin K1

  • Strong expertise in microencapsulation technology  
  • Production excellence at our facilities in Ballerup (Denmark)
  • Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculated according to industry standard (TÜV Rheinland Certification)

Our portfolio of vitamin K1 products

*Granted Patents protecting (1) a composition comprising i.a. microencapsulated vitamin K1 and a dietary mineral, for instance in mineral  tablets, (2) a process of making same, and (3) its use in the treatment of a condition associated with vitamin K deficiencies: (AU 2015257786 B2, BR 1120160258762 B1, EP 3139904 B1, IN 380871 B, JP 6811614 B2, KR 10-2500913 B1, MX 378687 B, US11090276B2).

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