L-Methionine Powder - Premium Food-Grade Ingredient for Human Nutrition

As a leading L-Methionine supplier, Oclean Nutra provides premium food grade L-Methionine powder in bulk quantities. This essential amino acid is vital for formulating advanced human nutrition products and animal feed additives, offering unmatched purity and global compliance for businesses worldwide. Request a Custom Quote to streamline your supply chain today.

What is L-Methionine?

L-Methionine is a sulfur-containing, essential amino acid, meaning it cannot be synthesized by the human or animal body and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. It serves as a fundamental building block for proteins and plays a pivotal role in numerous metabolic pathways.

Beyond its structural functions, L-Methionine is a critical precursor to molecules like glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a primary methyl donor involved in various cellular processes. For B2B manufacturers, securing a consistent and high-quality source of this amino acid is paramount for ensuring the efficacy and reliability of end products, from dietary supplements to animal feed.

Sources of L-Methionine

L-Methionine occurs naturally in protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish, and dairy. However, industrial production for consistent quality and volume relies on advanced synthesis methods, including fermentation-based biotechnology and chemical synthesis. These methods provide precise control over the molecular structure and eliminate biological variability, ensuring a high-purity, contaminant-free crystalline powder suitable for large-scale food fortification and dietary supplement manufacturing.

The Efficacy of L-Methionine

The inclusion of L-Methionine in formulations delivers targeted benefits through well-understood mechanisms:

Precursor to Key Compounds: It is fundamental in synthesizing glutathione, a powerful intracellular antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage, and SAMe, which is crucial for methylation reactions that regulate metabolism, gene expression, and neurological function.
Supports Liver Health: L-Methionine aids in detoxification processes by facilitating the synthesis of compounds that bind and eliminate toxins. It also helps reduce excessive fat accumulation in the liver, promoting overall hepatic function.
Promotes Skin, Hair, and Coat Health: As a critical feed additive, its sulfur content is essential for producing keratin and collagen, directly improving the quality of feathers in poultry and the coat integrity in livestock, which is a key indicator of animal health.
Essential for Growth and Development: By ensuring optimal protein synthesis, it supports muscle development, growth rates, and overall metabolic efficiency in both humans and animals.

How to Use L-Methionine in Production?

Incorporating our food grade L-Methionine powder into your formulations is straightforward due to its excellent stability and solubility.

Dietary Supplements: Ideal for capsule filling, tablet compression, or as an ingredient in powdered protein and wellness blends.
Functional Foods & Beverages: Easily mixed into solid or liquid matrices to fortify products.
Animal Feed Premixes: Uniformly blends with other feed additives to create nutritionally complete feed for poultry and aquaculture.

For specific formulation suggestions and technical data to optimize your product development, our experts are ready to assist. Contact our technical team for detailed application support.

How to Produce L-Methionine?

As a responsible L-Methionine manufacturer, we employ state-of-the-art production technologies that prioritize purity and environmental responsibility. Our processes involve precise fermentation and purification steps, rigorously controlled to meet stringent food grade standards. This ensures every batch of our bulk L-Methionine delivers consistent quality and performance for your production lines.

Product Specifications: L-Methionine Powder

For B2B partners requiring detailed technical documentation. A comprehensive, batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) will be provided promptly upon request.

Parameter	Specification	Test Method
Identity
Product Name	L-Methionine	-
CAS No.	63-68-3	-
Appearance	White Crystalline Powder	Visual Inspection
Key Specifications
Assay (Purity)	≥ 99%	HPLC
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%	USP <731>
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%	USP <281>
Mesh Size	80-100 Mesh	Sieve Analysis
Safety & Quality
Heavy Metals
- Lead (Pb)	≤ 3.0 mg/kg	ICP-MS
- Arsenic (As)	≤ 2.0 mg/kg	ICP-MS
- Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1.0 mg/kg	ICP-MS
- Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.1 mg/kg	ICP-MS
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g	USP <61>
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g	USP <61>
E. Coli	Negative	USP <62>
Salmonella	Negative	USP <62>
Certifications	ISO 9001, GMP (Certificates available upon request)	Audit Certification

Note: The specifications above define our standard L-Methionine product profile. We also provide customization options—such as adjustments to purity and particle size—to meet specific formulation requirements. Contact us to request the full Certificate of Analysis (COA) for detailed, batch-specific data and supporting compliance documentation.

Packaging, Services & Inquiry

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 kg
Free Sample: Available (10-20g/bag) for qualified businesses.
Custom Services: Full support for OEM, ODM, Private Label, and Contract Manufacturing.
Standard Packaging: 1 kg/bag, 25 kg/drum. Custom packaging available.
Shelf Life: 24 months in a cool, dry place away from light.

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Side Effects and Safety Profile

When used as directed in formulations that adhere to established recommended daily intakes or animal feeding guidelines, L-Methionine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). It is important to note that, as with any biologically active ingredient, excessively high doses beyond physiological needs should be avoided, as they may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort or other imbalances. We strongly recommend that our clients conduct thorough safety assessments for their final product formulations and provide clear usage instructions to end consumers.

FAQs

What is the typical lead time for bulk L-Methionine orders?

Our standard lead time for most bulk L-Methionine orders is 5 to 10 business days. We pride ourselves on efficient logistics and reliable delivery to keep your production on schedule. The exact lead time will be confirmed with your order, as it depends on the order volume and final destination.

Can you provide L-Methionine for animal feed applications?

Yes, definitely. Our food-grade L-Methionine powder is highly versatile and is produced to meet the rigorous quality standards required for both human food additives and animal feed additives. It is an ideal ingredient for dietary supplements, functional foods, and poultry/livestock feed formulations.

What is the competitive L-Methionine price per kg for large orders?

We provide highly competitive pricing for large-volume orders, with discounts scaling according to quantity. To get a precise and tailored quote, simply contact us with your specific quantity requirements and destination. You will receive a detailed price proposal promptly.

Do you offer technical support for new product development?

Yes, we do. Our technical team offers comprehensive support, which includes providing detailed specification sheets and offering formulation suggestions to help you effectively integrate our L-Methionine powder into your products.

Is your L-Methionine compliant with international standards for human nutrition?

Yes. Our food-grade L-Methionine is produced in compliance with major international regulatory standards. This ensures that your products can achieve smooth market access in various regions around the world..

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