Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Zinc citrate is a highly bioavailable and well-tolerated organic zinc source, widely used in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and oral-care formulations. It supports immune function, enzymatic activity, wound healing, growth, and metabolic balance. Zinc citrate is especially valued for its good absorption and reduced gastrointestinal irritation compared to some inorganic zinc salts.
From a manufacturing standpoint, zinc citrate exhibits moderate water solubility, relatively neutral taste, and good compatibility with vitamins and other minerals. It is commonly selected for tablets, capsules, chewables, lozenges, and dental / oral-care products. Due to its higher elemental zinc content than gluconate and lactate, it allows lower material usage while maintaining desired zinc levels.
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Tablets (film-coated / chewable)
Hard gelatin & HPMC capsules
Lozenges
Powders & sachets
Oral-care and medical nutrition products
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
USP / EP / IP / BP grades available (where applicable)
White to off-white crystalline powder
Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol
Stable under recommended processing and storage conditions
Controlled for heavy metals, microbial limits, residual solvents, and related substances
Supplied with complete quality documentation as per international regulatory standards
Animal-Origin Declaration:
Non-animal origin · Vegan / Vegetarian compliant
Citric acid derived from non-animal fermentation sources
Manufacturing Support:
Available for bulk supply, contract manufacturing, third-party manufacturing, and private labeling. Comprehensive support includes formulation development, pilot and commercial-scale production, bioavailability and taste-masking optimization, customized packaging and labeling, and complete regulatory documentation (COA, MSDS / SDS, TDS, stability data, and batch traceability) required for easy resale and distribution in any country worldwide.
