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.
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Alanyl AlanineChemical Name: (S)-2-Aminopropanoic acidread more
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°... -
Food Grade L-alanineNatural and healthy, in line with consumer trendsread more
Clean label: produced by microbial fermentation (non-chemical synthesis), the raw materials are renewable resources such as corn starch,... -
L-Alanine SigmaMolecular Structureread more
Chemical formula: C₃H₇NO₂, a non-polar α-amino acid.
Structural formula: CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH, a naturally occurring L-isomer. -
High Quality Beta AlanineHigh quality beta alanine Molecular structureread more
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... -
Beta L-AlanineThe 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).read more
beta L alanine...
Parameter
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Structural Formula |
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L-Alanine (natural form) |
CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH, α-aminopropionic acid. |
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D-Alanine (non-natural form) |
Enantiomer, commonly found in bacterial cell walls. |
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Physical and chemical properties |
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Molecular weight |
89.09 g/mol. |
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Melting point |
297°C (decomposition). |
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Solubility |
Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol. |
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Isoelectric point (pI) |
6.0, neutral amino acid. |
Types of Food Additive
The food additives produced by our company mainly include the following types:

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, 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 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
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Microbial fermentation method (mainstream) |
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Strain |
Corynebacterium glutamicum, Escherichia coli (genetically engineered). |
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Raw materials |
Renewable resources such as glucose and corn starch. |
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Features |
Environmentally friendly, high purity (>99%), in line with food grade standards. |
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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.
● 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.

Packaging and Shipping
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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. |
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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. |

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
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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