Food & Feed Additives

Glycine (CAS 56-40-6) is the simplest amino acid — and one of the most versatile in food and nutrition. It serves as a sweetener enhancer, a buffering agent, a nutritional supplement and an amino acid in food and beverage products. This guide covers how glycine is used in food and nutrition, the grades available, and

1. Introduction Inositol, chemically recognized by the CAS number 87-89-8, is a polyhydroxy cyclohexane derivative classified under cyclitols. It has emerged as a significant molecule in both the pharmaceutical and food industries due to its versatile biological functions and chemical stability. Inositol exists in multiple stereoisomeric forms, of which myo-inositol is the most prevalent and

Introduction to Melatonin Melatonin (CAS 73-31-4), chemically N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is an indole-based compound best known as the hormone produced by the pineal gland to help regulate the body’s circadian rhythm. It is also manufactured at scale as a bulk ingredient: it is sold as a dietary-supplement raw material in many markets, is used as an active

Introduction Bromelain (CAS 9001-00-7) is a proteolytic enzyme preparation obtained from the pineapple plant (Ananas comosus). It is a mixture of cysteine proteases that hydrolyse peptide bonds in proteins, releasing smaller peptides and amino acids. Because bromelain is a biological product rather than a single small molecule, it is not described by a molecular formula

Introduction L-Histidine, with the chemical formula C6H9N3O2 and CAS number 71-00-1, is an essential α-amino acid that plays a crucial role in various biological processes. It is one of the twenty amino acids that are incorporated into proteins during translation. Histidine is unique among the amino acids due to its imidazole side chain, which contributes

Introduction to Magnesium Taurate Magnesium taurate (CAS 334824-43-0) is the magnesium salt of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid). It combines a mineral nutrient — magnesium — with an amino sulfonic acid that is itself a well-known nutritional ingredient, and it is supplied to the nutraceutical, food-fortification and sports-nutrition industries as a mineral-source raw material. Magnesium taurate is

Introduction to Xanthan Gum Xanthan gum (CAS 11138-66-2) is a high molecular weight, water-soluble exopolysaccharide produced by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris during aerobic fermentation of carbohydrate. Since its commercial introduction in the 1960s it has become one of the most widely used bio-based hydrocolloids in industry, valued for a combination of properties that few synthetic

Introduction of Magnesium Bisglycinate (CAS:14783-68-7) Magnesium bisglycinate (CAS: 14783-68-7) is a chelated form of magnesium, a vital mineral involved in numerous biochemical processes within the human body. It is widely used in the supplement industry due to its high bioavailability and reduced gastrointestinal irritation compared to other forms of magnesium. From a chemical engineering perspective,

Introduction of L-Tyrosine (CAS: 60-18-4) L-Tyrosine (CAS: 60-18-4) is an essential amino acid and a precursor for the synthesis of various biologically active compounds, including neurotransmitters, thyroid hormones, and melanin. Its chemical structure is a non-essential amino acid that contains a phenolic hydroxyl group in its side chain. It plays a crucial role in several

1. Introduction Creatine monohydrate (CM), with the chemical formula C4H9N3O2H2O, is a widely used organic compound that plays a critical role in energy metabolism, particularly in muscles and the brain. It is most commonly known for its applications in the sports nutrition industry, but its versatility has led to expanding use in a wide range