Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form ("vitamer") of vitamin...view more
Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form ("vitamer") of vitamin C. It was originally called L-hexuronic acid, Because it is derived from glucose, many animals are able to produce it, but humans require it as part of their nutrition. There exists a D-ascorbic acid, which does not occur in nature. It may be synthesized artificially. view less
Base Cysteine (L-) is an amino acid that has a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. Although classified as a non-essential amino acid, in rare cases, cysteine may be essential for infants, the elderly, and indi...view more
Base Cysteine (L-) is an amino acid that has a semi-essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. Although classified as a non-essential amino acid, in rare cases, cysteine may be essential for infants, the elderly, and individuals with certain metabolic disease or who suffer from malabsorption syndromes. This product is used as a flavoring agent in many food applications. view less
Beta-Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Abso...view more
Beta-Carotene is a strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is an organic compound and chemically is classified as a hydrocarbon and specifically as a terpenoid (isoprenoid), reflecting its derivation from isoprene units. Absorption of Beta carotene is enhanced if eaten with fats, as carotenes are fat soluble. Carotene is the substance in carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes that colors them orange and is the most common form of carotene in plants. This product is often used as a food coloring agent. view less
Copper sulfate is a mineral salt that is used to fortify foods as well as uses as an antimicrobial agent and anti-caking agent. It is added as a mineral supplement for infant formula and is used as an anti-caking agent for powders. Solutions of copper sul...view more
Copper sulfate is a mineral salt that is used to fortify foods as well as uses as an antimicrobial agent and anti-caking agent. It is added as a mineral supplement for infant formula and is used as an anti-caking agent for powders. Solutions of copper sulfate can be sprayed on fruits to prevent mold growth. Chemically, it is a component used in the manufacture of a class of colors, called azo dyes. It is hard to comprehend how one less water molecule can turn a pesticide into a food grade dietary supplement used in infant formula. view less
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary ferti...view more
D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate is a class of chemical compounds of which many have vitamin E activity. It is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats. alpha-Tocopherol is the main source found in supplements and in the European diet, where the main dietary sources are olive and sunflower oils. view less
Glycine Food Grade 98.5% min is an organic compound with a hydrogen substitute as its side-chain. This is the smallest of 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins. Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the...view more
Glycine Food Grade 98.5% min is an organic compound with a hydrogen substitute as its side-chain. This is the smallest of 20 different amino acids commonly found in proteins. Glycine is a colourless, sweet-tasting crystalline solid. It is unique among the proteinogenic amino acids in that it is not chiral. It can fit into hydrophilic or hydrophobic environments, due to its minimal side chain of only one hydrogen atom. Glycine is manufactured industrially by treating chloroacetic acid with ammonia. view less
L-lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and must be supplied in the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is 12 mg per kg of body weight. It is extremely rare for a diet to contain insufficient quantities of lysine. Vegetarians who...view more
L-lysine is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and must be supplied in the diet. The male adult’s daily requirement is 12 mg per kg of body weight. It is extremely rare for a diet to contain insufficient quantities of lysine. Vegetarians who follow a macrobiotic diet and athletes who exercise vigorously on a frequent basis must take care to obtain sufficient L-lysine. Beans, peas and lentils are the best source of lysine. view less
Vitamin E is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. "Vitamin E" is the collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in ei...view more
Vitamin E is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. "Vitamin E" is the collective name for a group of fat-soluble compounds with distinctive antioxidant activities. Naturally occurring vitamin E exists in eight chemical forms (alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol) that have varying levels of biological activity [1]. Alpha- (or α-) tocopherol is the only form that is recognized to meet human requirements. view less
Polylysine is a highly hygroscopic, water soluble, pale yellow powder with a slightly bitter taste. This product can inhibit the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as yeasts, molds, and viruses. Polylysine is most commonly used as...view more
Polylysine is a highly hygroscopic, water soluble, pale yellow powder with a slightly bitter taste. This product can inhibit the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as well as yeasts, molds, and viruses. Polylysine is most commonly used as a food preservative in alcohol, organic acid, glyceride, cooked rice, cake, snack, noodle, beverage, brewing, meat, and canned food applications. view less
s an organic acid widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine and accounts for approximately 0.1% of total human body weight. While taurine is sometimes called an amino acid, and indeed i...view more
s an organic acid widely distributed in animal tissues. It is a major constituent of bile and can be found in the large intestine and accounts for approximately 0.1% of total human body weight. While taurine is sometimes called an amino acid, and indeed is an acid containing an amino group, it is not an amino acid in the usual biochemical meaning of the term, which refers to compounds containing both an amino and a carboxyl group. view less
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