Niacin (B3) — Bulk Food Grade
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid, Vitamin B3) is a water-soluble B-vitamin presented as a white crystalline powder. Essential for food and supplement manufacturers needing reliable vitamin B3 fortification in energy drinks, nutritional powders, fortified cereals, and functional food formulations.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 59-67-6
- Appearance
- White crystals or crystalline powder, odourless or with a slight odour
- Solubility
- Sparingly soluble in water; freely soluble in boiling water, in boiling alcohol and in solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates; practically insoluble in ether
- Identification
- Infrared absorption; ultraviolet absorption; HPLC retention time
- Assay (HPLC, dried basis)
- NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0%
- Loss on drying
- NMT 1.0%
- Residue on ignition
- NMT 0.1%
- Chloride (Cl)
- NMT 0.02%
- Sulfate (SO4)
- NMT 0.02%
- Related compounds (HPLC)
- Specified and unspecified impurities each NMT 0.05%; total impurities NMT 0.20%
Common Uses
- Vitamin B3 fortification in energy drinks and functional beverages
- Ingredient in multivitamin and B-complex supplement formulations
- Cereal and grain product enrichment
- Nutritional powder and meal replacement fortification
- Vitamin premix manufacturing for food applications
Specifications
- CAS: 59-67-6
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Grade: Food grade
- Available formats: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg
Sold in bulk. Store in a cool, dry place.
⚖️ Legal & Safety Information
The products sold on this website are food-grade ingredients intended for use in food and beverage formulation. They are sold as raw materials and are not sold as finished dietary supplements, natural health products, or medicines. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to ensure regulatory compliance of any finished product. These ingredients are not pre-portioned for individual consumption. Nothing on this site constitutes medical or nutritional advice.
Health Canada has established a tolerable upper intake level for this nutrient. Excessive amounts in a finished product can cause adverse effects and may render that product non-compliant. It is the formulator’s responsibility to verify permitted levels and applicable labelling requirements (Food and Drug Regulations, Supplemented Foods Regulations, or Natural Health Products Regulations, as applicable) before marketing any finished product. This ingredient is sold in bulk, is not pre-portioned, and is not intended for direct consumption.
Under Canadian regulations, finished products containing vitamins, minerals, or amino acids marketed for health purposes may require a Natural Product Number (NPN) before sale. This product is sold as a food-grade ingredient for formulation purposes only. Not intended for direct individual consumption as a supplement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
No minimum — order Niacin (B3) — Bulk Food Grade from 1 kg to test your formulation, with bulk formats up to 25 kg for production.
Do you ship across Canada?
Yes. We ship from Quebec to every Canadian province — no customs or import fees.
Is this ingredient food grade?
Yes, all LiquidShop ingredients are food grade, intended for beverage and food manufacturing.
How should I test it before scaling to production?
Start with a 1 kg format to bench-test Niacin (B3) — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.