Zinc Citrate — Bulk Food Grade
Zinc Citrate is the zinc salt of citric acid, presented as a white to off-white powder providing a bioavailable zinc source for food and supplement manufacturers. Used in mineral fortification of beverages, nutritional powders, and fortified food products where a well-tolerated zinc form is required.
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Technical Specifications
- CAS Number
- 546-46-3
- Purity / Grade
- NLT 31.3% (zinc assay)
- Mesh / Particle Size
- NLT 90% Passes through #50 mesh
- Appearance
- Powder
- Lead (Pb)
- NMT 3 ppm
- Arsenic (As)
- NMT 3 ppm
- Mercury (Hg)
- NMT 0.1 ppm
- Cadmium (Cd)
- NMT 1 ppm
- Total plate count
- NMT 10,000 cfu/g
- Yeast & mould
- NMT 1000 cfu/g
- E. coli
- Not Detected
- Salmonella
- Not Detected
Common Uses
- Zinc fortification in functional beverages and nutritional drinks
- Mineral supplementation in multivitamin and mineral supplement blends
- Fortification of cereal products, bars, and powdered drink mixes
- Mineral supplement and wellness supplement formulations
- Oral care products including lozenges and mouthwash formulations
Specifications
- CAS: 546-46-3
- Appearance: White to off-white powder
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
- Grade: Food grade
- Purity: High purity
- 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.
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 Zinc Citrate — 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 Zinc Citrate — Bulk Food Grade in your formulation, then scale up to bulk once validated.