Food Additive

Your Professional Food Additive Supplier

 

Zoucheng Weitai Biological Products Co., Ltd. is a pioneering manufacturer of L-aspartic acid in China. Our current product portfolio includes L-Aspartic Acid, DL-Aspartic Acid, Fumaric Acid, L-Alanine, L-Tryptophan, and Ammonium Sulfate. These products are widely used for the synthesis of aspartame, L-aspartamide, polyaspartic acid, and other derivatives, as well as for pharmaceutical preparations.


Proprietary Production Process
Our proprietary production process combines ultraviolet mutagenesis for high-yield strain breeding with enzyme inhibitors to prevent the formation of impurity amino acids. This ensures both exceptional product yield and high chromatographic purity.

 

Quality Control
We adhere to globally recognized management systems and implement comprehensive quality control protocols that comply with GMP standards. As a result, we achieve industry-leading product quality metrics within the domestic market.

 

Advanced Equipment
Equipped with cutting-edge production facilities and precision testing technologies, we utilize advanced fine chemical engineering techniques to develop and manufacture amino acid-based products that meet stringent global standards.

 

Professional Team
Our professional sales and technical teams collaborate closely with clients to align with their customized requirements. This ensures both technical feasibility and alignment with commercial objectives at the earliest stage of collaboration.

 

 
  • Alanyl Alanine
    Chemical Name: (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acid
    CAS Number: 56-41-7
    Molecular Formula: C₃H₇NO₂
    Purity: ≥99.7% (HPLC)
    Heavy Metals: ≤5 ppm (ICP-MS)
    Specific Rotation: +14.5° to +15.5°...
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  • C₃H₇NO₂
    Chemical structure and basic properties
    Molecular formula: C₃H₇NO₂, corresponding to Alanine, one of the 20 standard amino acids.
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  • L-Alanine
    Flavor blending and enhancement
    Umami and sweetness enhancement: The sweetness is 70%-1.2 times that of sucrose, which can enhance the perception of umami. When compounded with sodium...
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  • Food Grade L-alanine
    Natural and healthy, in line with consumer trends
    Clean label: produced by microbial fermentation (non-chemical synthesis), the raw materials are renewable resources such as corn starch,...
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  • L-Alanine Sigma
    Molecular Structure
    Chemical formula: C₃H₇NO₂, a non-polar α-amino acid.
    Structural formula: CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH, a naturally occurring L-isomer.
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  • D-Alanine
    D-Alanine, the enantiomer of L-alanine (non-naturally occurring form), exhibits unique structural and biological properties that make it indispensable in specialized fields.
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  • High Quality Beta Alanine
    High quality beta alanine Molecular structure
    Chemical formula: C₃H₇NO₂, the difference from α-alanine (L/D type) is that the amino group (-NH₂) is connected to the β carbon (the second...
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  • Beta L-Alanine
    The amino group (-NH₂) of beta L alanine is connected to the β carbon (the second carbon), while the amino group of α-alanine is connected to the α carbon (the first carbon).
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Parameter

 

 

Structural Formula

L-Alanine (natural form)

CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH, α-aminopropionic acid.

D-Alanine (non-natural form)

Enantiomer, commonly found in bacterial cell walls.

Physical and chemical properties

Molecular weight

89.09 g/mol.

Melting point

297°C (decomposition).

Solubility

Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol.

Isoelectric point (pI)

6.0, neutral amino acid.

 

Types of Food Additive

 

The food additives produced by our company mainly include the following types:

Beta L Alanine

L Alanine

As a multifunctional amino acid, L Alanine has shown significant product advantages in the fields of food, daily chemicals, and medicine.

D Alanine

D Alanine

D-Alanine, the enantiomer of L-alanine (non-naturally occurring form), exhibits unique structural and biological properties that make it indispensable in specialized fields.

High Quality Beta Alanine

High Quality Beta Alanine

High quality beta alanine combines with histidine to form carnosine, which is stored in muscle and nerve tissue and has acid buffering, antioxidant and anti-fatigue effects.

 

Advantages of Food Additive
 

Additives Enhance Food's Nutritive Value
There are different types of food additives that help in the improvement or maintenance of food's nutritive value. Food additives may be broadly classified as nutritional or non-nutritional. The nutritional additives improve the nutritive value, or the value of food for growth, or for maintaining life, or for promoting the health and vigor of humans and animals, and also increase their usefulness in the production of food and feedstuffs.

 

They Make Food Last Longer
Food additives are basically a requirement when it comes to keeping food safe and healthy for consumption for a long time and making sure that it tastes fresh and delicious. Food is nothing but the most basic necessity for every living creature. Having safe food that is unsullied and does not fail to serve its purpose is something we all expect.

 

Enhance the Taste and Aroma of Food
Food additives are primarily used to enhance the taste and aroma of food, preserve it, extend its shelf life, and add color to it. These additives are either artificial or natural and are essentially added to the food to improve or enhance its taste, texture, or, sometimes, appearance.

 

Food Additives May Help Lose Weight
Food additives are also known as food enhancers. They are used to improve or modify the taste or texture of a food. Some of the food additives are also helpful in losing weight. You must know that a number of expert dieticians approve them and prescribe them to their patients who are trying to lose weight and also keep fit at the same time.

 

Production Process of Food Additives

 

 

Microbial fermentation method (mainstream)

Strain

Corynebacterium glutamicum, Escherichia coli (genetically engineered).

Raw materials

Renewable resources such as glucose and corn starch.

Features

Environmentally friendly, high purity (>99%), in line with food grade standards.

Enzymatic synthesis

Use immobilized enzyme to catalyze the reaction, mild conditions, and few by-products.

 

Differences Between Natural and Synthetic Food Additives

 
 

Source
One of the main differences between natural and synthetic food additives is their source. Natural food additives are derived from natural sources, such as plants and animals, whereas synthetic food additives are made from chemicals.

 
 

Chemical Structure
The chemical structure of natural and synthetic food additives is another important difference. Natural food additives are made up of complex molecules that occur naturally in the environment. On the other hand, synthetic food additives are made up of simple molecules created in a lab.

 
 

Processing
The processing of natural and synthetic food additives also differs. Natural food additives are minimally processed and are often used in their natural form. On the other hand, synthetic food additives undergo extensive processing to create the desired chemical structure.

 
 

Safety
There is a perception that natural food additives are safer than synthetic food additives. However, this is only sometimes the case. Both natural and synthetic food additives undergo strict safety testing before they are approved for use in food products. The safety of a food additive depends on its chemical properties and the amount used in a product.

 

 

 

Storage Precautions for Additives

● Keep storage areas clean, dry and free of pests


● Use food-safe containers, covers and packaging to protect food additive


● Check that packaging is undamaged


● Don't store in warm or humid areas or in direct sunlight if this could spoil the or make it unsafe


● Store containers off the ground and away from chemicals like cleaners and insect sprays.

Food Grade Amino Acid

 

Packaging and Shipping

 

 

Packaging

Usually we provide the packing as 25 kg / bag or carton. Of course, if you have special requirements on them, we will according to you.

Shipping

≤50Kg ship by FedEx or DHL etc, z50kg ship by Air,≥100kg can be shipped by Sea. If you have special request on delivery,please contact us.

 

L-alanine

 

Our Service

Pre-sales Consultation Efficiency
Professional sales and design teams engage in customized requirement alignment with clients, ensuring technical feasibility and commercial objectives are synergized at the earliest stage.

 

Proactive After-sales Service Framework
We implement a 360° lifecycle management system that transforms traditional service paradigms through:
Mindset Shift: Transitioning from reactive troubleshooting to preventive maintenance via IoT-enabled predictive analytics.


Process Integration: Extending service coverage from post-sales to full-process engagement (design → production → delivery → usage).


Organization-wide Accountability: Establishing cross-departmental service taskforces to ensure seamless client experience across all touchpoints.

 

FAQ

 

Q: Why are food additives used in food?

A: They can prevent food from spoiling and deteriorating, ensure food supply, enrich the food market, and meet people's pursuit of food nutrition, quality, and color, aroma, and taste.

Q: Are food additives safe?

A: When used legally and in compliance with regulations, food additives are safe. Those listed in China's national standards have all undergone safety evaluations.

Q: Can High quality beta alanine and creatine be taken at the same time?

A: They can be used synergistically. Creatine increases ATP production and β-alanine buffers acidity. It is recommended to supplement them together 30 minutes before training.

Q: Does β-alanine have a direct effect on muscle growth?

A: It does not directly promote muscle growth, but it allows higher training intensity by delaying fatigue, which indirectly supports muscle growth.

Q: Can vegetarians use β-alanine?

A: Synthetically produced β-alanine has no animal origin and is suitable for vegetarians (product certification must be confirmed).

Q: What is the difference between L-alanine and D-alanine? Why is only L-type used in food?

A: L-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid form that can be metabolized and utilized by the human body; D-alanine is mostly a component of bacterial cell walls and cannot be absorbed by the human body. Food-grade standards require the use of L-type to ensure safety and nutritional value.

As one of the leading food additive manufacturers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy high-grade food additive made in China here from our factory. All customized products are with high quality and competitive price.

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