L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is a highly bioavailable and water-soluble form of zinc, making it an ideal ingredient for use in dairy products, juices, and sports nutrition. As an ISO22000-certified manufacturer, Joyful Nutritional specializes in producing L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate with high purity and excellent solubility, ensuring that your products are fortified with zinc effectively and uniformly. This article explores what L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is, its advantages as a zinc source, key applications, and why Joyful Nutritional is the preferred partner for high-quality zinc fortification.
L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is a zinc salt of lactic acid, offering a highly bioavailable form of zinc that is easily absorbed by the human body. This compound is created by combining zinc ions with L-lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic acid. The resulting product is a water-soluble powder, making it ideal for use in liquid formulations like beverages, dairy products, and sports nutrition supplements.
At Joyful Nutritional, we ensure that our L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is produced under strict quality control standards, ensuring high purity, safety, and optimal performance in a wide range of applications.
Product Name | L-Zinc Lactate |
Chemical Formula | C6H10O6Zn |
Molecular Weight | 243.5 g/mol |
CAS Number | 16039-53-5 |
EINECS Number | 240-178-9 |
Appearance | White to off-white powder, odorless |
Solubility: | soluble in hot water |
1. High Bioavailability
One of the key advantages of L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is its high bioavailability. This means that zinc from L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is easily absorbed and utilized by the body, making it a more efficient zinc supplement compared to other forms of zinc. This is particularly important for supporting immune health, skin health, and cognitive function.
2. Uniform Solubility
L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate has excellent water solubility, which allows it to dissolve uniformly in liquids without clumping or leaving residues. This property makes it ideal for use in liquid-based formulations such as juices, dairy products, and sports drinks, ensuring that zinc is distributed evenly throughout the product.
3. Neutral Taste and Odor
Unlike some forms of zinc that may impart a metallic taste or odor to food and beverages, L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is neutral in both taste and smell. This ensures that your products retain their original flavor profiles while benefiting from added zinc.
4. Mild on the Digestive System
L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is known for being gentle on the digestive system, making it suitable for individuals who may experience gastrointestinal discomfort with other forms of zinc. Its lactic acid base also supports better tolerance, even in long-term use.
5. Improved Stability
This form of zinc is highly stable in a variety of formulations and under different storage conditions. Whether used in powdered products or liquid solutions, L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate maintains its effectiveness and ensures consistent zinc content throughout the product’s shelf life.
Specification sheet of Zinc Gluconate:
Product name:L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate | |||||
Main ingredient:L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate
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| Items | Control Limit | (Ref.Standard) | ||
Sensory index | Color | White | USP | ||
Status | powder or granules |
USP | |||
Physical and chemical index | Total zinc lactate content (on a dry basis), w/% | >98.0% | USP | ||
The percentage of L-lactate zinc in total lactate zinc, w/% | ≥96.0 | USP | |||
Loss on drying (dihydrate), w/% | ≤14.0 | USP | |||
Loss on drying (three waters), w/% | ≤18.5% | USP | |||
PH | 5.5~7.5 | USP | |||
Lead/ (mg / kg) | ≤3.0 | USP | |||
Arsenic/ (mg / kg) | ≤3.0 | USP | |||
Cadmium/ (mg / kg) | ≤2.0 | USP | |||
Storage Method | Ventilation,clean, room temperature,dry,not be mixed with poisonous and corrosive substances | ||||
Shelf Life | The shelf life is 18 months from the date of production and the original packaging is in good condition | ||||
Specification | 25kg/drum |
L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is widely used in dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese to fortify these foods with zinc. Its water solubility ensures that it mixes evenly, and its neutral taste does not interfere with the flavor of the dairy products, providing a smooth and enjoyable consumer experience.
In juices and other beverages, L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is used to boost the zinc content while ensuring clear solubility and a neutral flavor. Zinc-fortified juices are particularly popular for children and adults looking to enhance their immune systems through daily consumption.
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, sports nutrition products fortified with L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate provide essential zinc for muscle recovery, immune support, and overall well-being. It is commonly used in sports drinks, protein shakes, and powdered supplements to support zinc intake in active individuals.
Due to its high solubility, L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is an excellent choice for use in oral liquids and dietary supplements. It ensures uniform distribution of zinc in liquid formulations, making it easier for consumers to ingest and absorb the nutrient.
In addition to beverages, L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is often incorporated into fortified foods, including breakfast cereals, energy bars, and snacks, offering a versatile and effective way to enhance the zinc content in everyday foods.
As an ISO22000-certified manufacturer, Joyful Nutritional guarantees that our L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is produced under the highest standards of food safety and quality control. Our products are compliant with global regulatory standards, ensuring that your formulations meet all necessary safety and performance requirements.
At Joyful Nutritional, we use state-of-the-art production technologies to produce L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate with superior solubility, stability, and purity. Our advanced manufacturing processes allow us to tailor our products to meet the specific needs of our customers, ensuring that the zinc source performs optimally in a wide range of applications.
We understand that different applications require specific product characteristics. Joyful Nutritional offers customized formulations of L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate, including adjustments to particle size, solubility, and purity levels, to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you’re developing beverages, supplements, or fortified foods, we can provide the perfect zinc solution for your products.
Joyful Nutritional is dedicated to continuous innovation in the production and application of mineral nutrients. Our focus on research and development ensures that we stay at the forefront of zinc supplementation technology, providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions that improve product quality and consumer satisfaction.
With more than a decade of experience serving clients in over 150 countries, Joyful Nutritional is a trusted partner for nutritional ingredient solutions worldwide. Our L-Zinc Lactate Dihydrate is used in a wide variety of applications, from functional foods to dietary supplements, and our global reach ensures that we understand the needs of diverse markets.
Packing details and Shelf life:
Food Grade PE Bags inside.
Carton Drum outside
Storage condition: If stored in a room temperature warehouse and in the original packaging, the shelf life is 2-3 years.
Shelf life: Our warehouse operates under the SOP of first in and first out principle. We will ship fresh products within 3 months after production date.