Lysine for Nutrition

Product Overview

As a premier manufacturer of amino acid ingredients, we supply high-purity Lysine for Nutrition, engineered specifically for large-scale food and beverage formulation. This white, crystalline powder delivers a neutral taste profile (pH 5.0-6.5) and exceptional water solubility (60g/L at 20°C), ensuring seamless integration into complex food matrices without altering desired textures or flavor notes. Sourced from a certified factory, our lysine is rigorously tested by the International Amino Acid Council (IAAC). It guarantees an uncompromised safety profile with zero detected pesticides and strictly controlled heavy metals (lead ≤1ppm, arsenic ≤0.5ppm).

Product Benefits

Nutritional Improvement: Elevate the commercial value of baked goods by increasing bread protein quality by 20%-30% with a mere 0.3% addition rate. While standard wheat flour naturally contains only 2.5-3.0g lysine per kg, our fortification grade boosts this critical metric to 4.0-5.5g/kg. This precise enhancement meets the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recommended protein quality score (PDCAAS ≥0.8), allowing brands to market highly nutritious staples to health-conscious demographics.

Growth Support Formulation: Ideal for pediatric nutrition lines, our lysine actively aids infant and child development. Formulators can rely on clinical data showing that 276mg daily lysine increased weight gain by 8%-10% in undernourished 1-5-year-olds, while simultaneously improving immune response to common infections.

Calcium Absorption Synergy: Create high-value supplements for aging populations by leveraging lysine’s ability to enhance bone mineralization. Intestinal calcium uptake is significantly promoted; research confirms that pairing our lysine (1g/day) with calcium (1000mg/day) increases bone density by 3%-5% over 12 months in postmenopausal women, effectively mitigating osteoporosis risks.

Usage

Grain Fortification: For industrial milling and bakery operations, add 0.2%-0.5% to wheat flour or cornmeal. We recommend mixing with a ribbon blender for 10-15 minutes to guarantee uniform distribution across the batch. Quality assurance teams should test samples via HPLC to confirm the active lysine content, aiming for a consistent 4.0-5.0g/kg to meet strict nutritional labeling targets.

Child Supplements: When formulating pediatric powders, a standard dosage of 3 scoops (equivalent to 276mg lysine) blends perfectly into milk, juice, or pureed baby food. To maintain structural integrity and prevent amino acid degradation, advise end-users to avoid mixing with hot liquids exceeding 60°C.

Adult Health Formulations: For encapsulation or tableting, a recommended 1g daily dose (typically 2 capsules, each containing 500mg lysine hydrochloride) should be directed for intake with meals to maximize absorption. Note that empty stomach intake may reduce bioavailability by 15%-20%. For specialized clinical nutrition targeting wound healing, dosages can increase to 2g/day to actively support collagen synthesis.

FAQ

Q: Does it interact with other nutrients during digestion?

A: Lysine competes with arginine for the same transport system in the gut. High arginine intake can reduce lysine absorption. We advise formulators to consider this competitive absorption when designing multi-amino acid blends, spacing intake or adjusting ratios accordingly.

Q: Can it be baked without losing nutritional efficacy?

A: Yes, co-baking with bread or pastries maintains its nutritive value. The amino group is highly stable under moderate heat (up to 200°C). Exposure to standard industrial oven temperatures during baking (180-200°C) does not cause significant molecular breakdown.

Q: What is the typical shelf life and storage requirement?

A: When stored in its original, unopened packaging in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, the product maintains optimal stability for up to 24 months. Its low hygroscopicity prevents clumping during standard warehouse storage.

Q: Are your production facilities certified for international markets?

A: Absolutely. Our manufacturing plant operates strictly under cGMP standards. The facility and processes are fully audited, holding ISO9001, Halal, and Kosher certifications to support your global distribution strategies.

Q: How does this ingredient improve the sensory profile of functional foods?

A: Beyond fortification, our lysine helps control the Maillard reaction in high-heat processing. This prevents excessive browning and masks undesirable off-notes, particularly in transparent liquid beverages and extruded snacks, ensuring a clean flavor profile.

Accelerates Cellular Growth and Development: Serving as a foundational building block for protein synthesis, this amino acid is critical for pediatric formulations, actively supporting healthy tissue development and structural growth.

Fortifies Systemic Immune Function: By aiding in the production of essential antibodies, it provides a functional boost to consumer health products designed to maintain robust immune responses and overall wellness.

Uncompromised Safety Profile: Manufactured under strict cGMP guidelines, it complies with all major international food safety standards, guaranteeing absolute safety for integration into diverse consumer goods.

Accelerates Muscle Tissue Recovery: Highly sought after in sports nutrition, it facilitates rapid muscle repair and reduces recovery time, making it an indispensable ingredient for athletic supplements and protein shakes.

Elevates Baseline Nutritional Quality: It dramatically enhances the amino acid profile of grain-based products, bridging the nutritional gap in foods that naturally lack sufficient protein density.

Highly Versatile Formulation Applications: Its excellent solubility and thermal stability make it suitable for an expansive range of matrices, including extruded protein bars, RTD shakes, and advanced functional foods.

Product Description

Our Lysine for Nutrition represents the pinnacle of amino acid purification technology. Visually, it presents as a pristine, white crystalline powder or fine granule. When handled on the production line, formulators will immediately notice its exceptional flowability. It pours smoothly from hoppers and feeds accurately through automated dosing equipment without bridging or rat-holing, a critical factor for maintaining continuous manufacturing efficiency.

Beyond its physical handling characteristics, this ingredient is practically odorless and possesses a clean, neutral taste. This sensory neutrality is vital for food scientists developing delicate flavor profiles in infant formulas, functional beverages, or medical nutrition shakes, as it requires no heavy masking agents to cover up bitter or metallic off-notes typically associated with lower-grade amino acids.

The structural integrity of our lysine ensures it performs reliably under mechanical stress. Whether subjected to the high-shear mixing of dough preparation or the rapid dissolution required in liquid premixes, the crystals dissolve rapidly and completely. This prevents gritty textures in the final consumer product, ensuring a smooth, pleasant mouthfeel that encourages repeat purchases.

Product Specifications

Comprehensive Content Dimensions

Physical Form & Chemical Indicators: Supplied as a high-purity (≥98.5%) white crystalline powder or granule. It features excellent flowability, low hygroscopicity, and resists caking, perfectly accommodating the precise dosing requirements of automated production lines.

Processing Stability & Formulation Compatibility: Demonstrates superior water solubility and thermal stability. During high-temperature baking, extrusion puffing, and in transparent liquid beverage formulations, it effectively controls the Maillard reaction, masks undesirable flavors, and maintains high biological availability.

Quality Control & Safety Testing: Fermented and produced in cGMP-standard workshops. Every batch undergoes rigorous HPLC testing to guarantee it is Non-GMO and free from pathogenic bacteria. Heavy metal and pesticide residue levels are strictly controlled to be far below international safety limits.

Certifications & Compliance Standards: The product fully complies with USP, FCC, and EP international pharmacopeia and food chemical codex standards. It has achieved multiple globally recognized certifications including ISO9001, Halal, and Kosher, facilitating the smooth global distribution of your end products.

Packaging Specifications & Storage Conditions: Packaged in 25kg moisture-proof plastic woven bags with inner liners, or customized packaging upon request. It offers a stable shelf life of up to 24 months, guaranteeing absolute quality stability even during long-distance ocean freight and complex warehousing environments.

Production Capacity & Supply Chain Services: Backed by large-scale, stable production capacity and abundant safety stock. We support flexible Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), provide free samples for formulation testing, and ensure rapid delivery within 15 days, comprehensively safeguarding your supply chain operations.

Why Choose Us

• Uninterrupted Supply Chain: With massive annual production capabilities and strategic warehousing, we eliminate the risk of raw material shortages, ensuring your production lines never stop.
• Stringent Quality Assurance: From raw material fermentation to final packaging, our in-house laboratories conduct multi-stage testing, guaranteeing every batch meets exact specifications.
• Tailored Packaging Solutions: We understand that different facilities have different handling requirements. We offer everything from standard 25kg bags to bulk super sacks, tailored to your material handling systems.
• Formulation Technical Support: Our dedicated food scientists work alongside your R&D teams to optimize inclusion rates, solve solubility challenges, and accelerate your time-to-market.