Essential Building Blocks for Advanced Nutrition & Formulations
Amino acids are the foundational structural units of functional proteins and key bio-active signaling molecules in human metabolism. Finished product efficacy depends entirely on the chemical purity, solubility, and bioavailability of the underlying amino acid pool.
Sunland Nutrition supplies global supplement manufacturers, beverage formulators, and pharmaceutical brand owners with a comprehensive spectrum of twenty standard amino acids, specialized derivatives, instantized BCAAs, and 100% plant-fermented vegan raw materials.
- Versatile Application Scope: Formulated for sports nutrition powders, functional energy drinks, clinical enteral nutrition, skincare cosmetics, and animal health additives.
- Strict Compendial Compliance: Rigorously verified against USP, EP, and AJI standards via HPLC assay, heavy metal mass spectrometry, and microbiological screening.
- Custom Mesh & Granulation: Available in fine powder (80–200 mesh) for fast dissolution or Direct Compression (DC) granulations engineered for tablet compression.
- Clean-Label Solubilization: Sunflower lecithin-instantized grades deliver instant dispersion without soy allergen declarations.
Bulk Amino Acid Catalog & Material Grades
Explore our commercial inventory categorized by production process, solubility profile, and manufacturing suitability.
Standard & Essential Amino Acids (EAAs / BCAAs)
High-purity free-form amino acids engineered for dry powder mixes, capsules, and premix fortifiers.
- BCAA (2:1:1 / 4:1:1)
- Instant BCAA
- Creatine Anhydrous
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Creatine HCL
- D-Aspartic Acid
- D-Phenylalanine
- DL-Methionine
- DL-Phenylalanine
- EAA Blend
- Glycine
- L-Alanine
- L-Arginine Base
- L-Arginine HCL
- L-Asparagine Monohydrate
- L-Aspartic Acid
- L-Citrulline Base
- L-Citrulline Malate
- L-Cystine
- L-Cysteine Base
- L-Cysteine HCL Anhydrous
- L-Cysteine HCL Monohydrate
- L-Glutamic Acid
- L-Glutamic Acid HCL
- L-Glutamine
- L-Glutathione Reduced
- L-Histidine Base
- L-Histidine HCL
- L-Hydroxyproline
- L-Isoleucine
- L-Leucine
- L-Lysine HCL
- L-Methionine
- L-Norvaline
- L-Ornithine HCL
- L-Phenylalanine
- L-Proline
- L-Pyroglutamic Acid
- L-Serine
- L-Theanine
- L-Threonine
- L-Tryptophan
- L-Tyrosine
- L-Valine
Plant-Fermented & Vegan Certified Amino Acids
100% plant-sourced via corn/glucose fermentation. Ideal for clean-label, non-allergenic, and vegan-certified consumer brands.
- Instant BCAA (Sunflower Lecithin)
- Fermented L-Arginine Base
- Fermented L-Citrulline Base
- Fermented L-Cysteine Base
- Fermented L-Cysteine HCL Monohydrate
- Fermented L-Isoleucine
- Fermented L-Leucine
- Fermented L-Methionine
- Fermented L-Tryptophan
- Fermented L-Tyrosine
- Fermented L-Valine
- N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC)
- N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT)
Direct Compression (DC) & Granulated Amino Acids
Granulated for high-speed automated tableting, superior compressibility, minimal dusting, and free-flowing processing.
- Granulated L-Arginine
- Granulated L-Histidine
- Granulated L-Isoleucine
- Granulated L-Leucine
- Granulated L-Tyrosine
- Granulated L-Tryptophan
- Granulated L-Valine
Compendial Quality Standards & Testing Specifications
Every lot of Sunland Nutrition amino acid raw material is subjected to stringent quality verification before warehouse release.
| Test Parameter | Specification Range | Methodology / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| HPLC Chemical Assay | 98.5% – 101.5% (Dried Basis) | USP / EP / AJI Method |
| Optical Rotation [α]D20 | Conforms to Compendial Standard | Polarimetry |
| Heavy Metals (Total) | ≤ 10 ppm (Pb ≤ 1ppm, As ≤ 1ppm, Cd ≤ 0.5ppm, Hg ≤ 0.1ppm) | ICP-MS |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% – 1.0% | Gravimetric / Vacuum Drying |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | USP <281> |
| Microbiological Profile | TPC < 1,000 CFU/g | Yeast & Mold < 100 CFU/g | E. coli & Salmonella: Negative | USP <2021> / USP <2022> |
| Particle Size Distribution | 80 Mesh Pass ≥ 95% (Custom 200 Mesh or Micro-Granules Available) | Sieve Analysis |
Frequently Asked Sourcing Questions
Our bulk amino acids comply with USP (United States Pharmacopeia), EP (European Pharmacopoeia), and AJI (Ajinomoto) standards. Every lot ships with complete analytical documentation detailing HPLC purity assays, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbiological control testing.
Yes. We offer a full range of 100% plant-fermented amino acids derived from non-GMO corn and carbohydrate fermentation substrates. These offer clean-label compliance for vegan, vegetarian, and allergen-sensitive formulations.
We supply Instantized BCAAs (Branch Chain Amino Acids) and EAAs processed with non-GMO sunflower lecithin. They disperse rapidly in cold water without floating, foaming, or leaving residue, making them ideal for RTD beverages and instant powder drink mixes.
Each shipment is accompanied by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Allergen Declaration, Non-GMO Statement, and Kosher/Halal certification documents ready for QA audit approval.
Standard inventory items held in our US warehouse start at 25 kg fiber drums and ship within 1–3 business days. Direct mill programs or custom mesh micronization orders run 4–6 weeks based on production and certification schedules.
Request Bulk Pricing & Technical COAs
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