Premium Myo-Inositol Powder - High Purity Food & Feed Grade Additive
Product Overview
HERSONCARE's Myo-Inositol Powder is a high-purity, premium white crystalline powder belonging to the vitamin B complex family. As a vital nutrient, it plays a crucial role in cellular signaling, acting as a secondary messenger in response to various hormones and neurotransmitters. Our product is manufactured under strict quality control standards, ensuring compliance with USP40-NF35 and FCC IX specifications. It is odorless, has a sweet taste, and exhibits excellent stability against heat, air, and acids. This versatile ingredient serves as a key Food Additive and nutritional supplement across multiple industries.
Technical Specifications
Chemical Name: Cyclohexanol (Myo-Inositol isomer)
CAS NO.: 87-89-8
Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
Molecular Weight: 180.16 g/mol
Standard: Conforms to USP40-NF35, FCC IX
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: White fine crystals or crystalline powder. It is odorless and possesses a sweet taste. The product demonstrates high stability in air, against heat, and towards strong acids and alkalis. Its aqueous solution is neutral to litmus. It is optically inactive. Solubility: 1g dissolves in 61ml of water. It is hardly soluble in ethanol and insoluble in ether and chloroform.
Quality Specifications
- Assay: 97% - 102%
- Melting Point: 224℃ - 227℃
- Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1%
- Conductivity: ≤ 20 μs cm⁻¹
- Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.005%
- Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.006%
- Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.0005%
- Total Impurities: ≤ 1.0%
- Individual Impurities: ≤ 0.3%
- Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 5 ppm
- Lead (Pb): ≤ 0.5 mg/kg
- Arsenic (As): ≤ 0.5 mg/kg
- Mercury (Hg): ≤ 0.1 mg/kg
- Cadmium (Cd): ≤ 0.5 mg/kg
- Total Plate Count: ≤ 1000 cfu/g
- Mould and Yeast: ≤ 100 cfu/g
- E. Coli: Negative/25g
- Salmonella: Negative/25g
- S. Aureus: Negative/g
Product Features & Advantages
- Exceptional Purity & Quality: Rigorously tested to meet the highest international pharmacopeia standards (USP, FCC), ensuring reliable and consistent performance.
- Superior Stability: Highly stable under various conditions, including heat and pH variations, guaranteeing a long shelf life and product integrity.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for human nutrition, animal feed, and industrial synthesis, making it a highly adaptable ingredient for multiple market segments.
- Natural Antioxidant Properties: Helps combat oxidative stress and free radical damage in the body, supporting overall cellular health. This aligns with the growing demand for Natural Antioxidants.
- HERSONCARE Quality Guarantee: Produced in FSSC22000 and ISO9001 certified facilities, with optional Kosher and Halal certifications available, providing peace of mind for global buyers.
How To Use This Product
For Human Nutritional Supplement / Food Additive:
- Determine Dosage: Recommended dosage varies by application. For dietary supplements, typical doses range from 500mg to 2000mg per day. Always consult relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Incorporate into Formulation: Due to its high solubility in water, it can be easily dissolved in liquids or mixed into powdered blends, health drinks, protein shakes, or solid foods.
- Blending: Ensure homogeneous distribution throughout the product mixture for consistent dosing.
- Quality Check: Verify the final product's specifications post-addition.
For Animal Feed Additive (Aquaculture & Livestock):
- Calculate Requirement: Determine the appropriate inclusion rate based on the specific species and growth stage (e.g., 300-500 mg per kg of feed for fish).
- Premix: Pre-mix the Inositol powder with a small quantity of feed or a carrier substance to ensure even distribution.
- Blend into Feed: Incorporate this premix into the main batch of feed during the manufacturing process, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Pelletizing/Extrusion: Proceed with standard feed production processes. Inositol is stable under typical pelleting temperatures.
Application Scenarios
- Human Nutrition & Dietary Supplements: Used in Vitamins & Minerals supplements for its role in supporting metabolic health, nervous system function, and ovarian health. Added to infant formula, nutritional powders, and health foods.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Incorporated into energy drinks, meal replacement shakes, and fortified foods as a beneficial nutrient additive.
- Aquaculture Feed: An essential feed additive for fish and shrimp to promote rapid growth, enhance immunity, prevent deficiencies, and improve survival rates, leading to higher yields. Crucial for modern aquaculture operations.
- Livestock & Poultry Feed: Added to animal feed to support overall health, growth performance, and metabolic processes.
- Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other biochemicals and pharmaceuticals, such as galactose inositol.
- Cosmetic Raw Materials: While not the primary market, its vitamin-like properties make it a potential ingredient in certain cosmetic formulations, often grouped alongside other Moisturizing Agent ingredients.
Benefits for Our Customers
- Enhanced Product Formulations: Improve the nutritional profile and marketability of your end products (supplements, functional foods, feed) with a high-quality, scientifically-backed ingredient.
- Improved Animal Health & Yield: For feed manufacturers and farmers, using our Inositol translates to healthier livestock and aquaculture species, faster growth rates, reduced mortality, and ultimately, higher profitability and more stable production.
- Regulatory Compliance & Market Access: Our product meets stringent international standards, helping you ensure your products comply with global regulatory requirements, facilitating easier market entry.
- Supply Chain Reliability: Partner with HERSONCARE for consistent quality, reliable supply, and technical support, reducing your operational risks.
- Competitive Advantage: Source a premium-grade ingredient that can differentiate your products in a competitive marketplace, appealing to quality-conscious consumers and businesses.
Certifications & Compliance
HERSONCARE is committed to quality and safety. Our production facilities and products hold the following certifications:
- FSSC22000 (Food Safety System Certification)
- ISO9001 (Quality Management System)
- Kosher (Available upon request)
- Halal (Available upon request)
Our Inositol Powder strictly complies with:
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP40-NF35)
- Food Chemicals Codex (FCC IX)
Packaging & Shelf Life
Standard Packaging: 25 kg per drum (food-grade, sealed for protection).
Custom Packaging: Available upon request to meet specific customer needs (e.g., smaller quantities, different packaging materials).
Shelf Life: 2 years from the date of production when stored under recommended conditions in its original, unopened packaging.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Keep the container tightly closed.
Production Process & Quality Control
HERSONCARE's Myo-Inositol is produced through a sophisticated multi-stage process:
- Sourcing of Raw Materials: Selection of high-quality starting materials.
- Hydrolysis & Extraction: Precise chemical processes to extract and isolate inositol.
- Crystallization: Controlled crystallization to achieve the desired purity and crystal structure.
- Purification: Multiple purification steps to remove impurities and meet strict specifications.
- Drying & Milling: Gentle drying and milling to achieve the consistent fine powder form.
- Quality Control Testing: Every batch undergoes rigorous in-house testing against all specified parameters (assay, impurities, microbiology, etc.) to ensure compliance.
- Packaging: Automated packaging in a controlled environment to prevent contamination.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and continuous monitoring throughout the process guarantee a product of unmatched quality and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the difference between Myo-Inositol and other inositol isomers?
A: Myo-Inositol is the most biologically active and common form found in nature and used in supplements and food additives. Other isomers have different properties and are not interchangeable.
- Q: Is your Inositol suitable for vegan and vegetarian products?
A: Yes, our Inositol is synthetically produced and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations.
- Q: What is the recommended dosage for aquaculture feed?
A: The optimal dosage depends on the fish species. Common inclusion rates range from 300 to 500 mg per kg of complete feed. We recommend consulting species-specific nutritional studies.
- Q: Can you provide custom specifications or particle sizes?
A: Yes, HERSONCARE offers customization options. Please contact our sales team to discuss your specific requirements for particle size, packaging, or special testing.
- Q: What documents do you provide with the shipment?
A: We provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch, along with necessary commercial documents. Other certificates like Kosher/Halal are available upon request.
- Q: What are the incoterms and payment methods available?
A: We offer flexible terms including FOB, CIF, DDU, DDP, and Express Delivery. Primary payment method is T/T (Bank Transfer).
- Q: What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
A: The standard MOQ is 20 Kilograms. Please contact us for inquiries regarding smaller sample orders or larger volume discounts.
