Copper Gluconate is a compound formed from copper and gluconic acid, a substance derived from glucose fermentation. It is highly soluble and bioavailable, making it an ideal source of copper for both supplementation and food fortification. Copper plays a critical role in several bodily functions, including red blood cell formation, immune system support, iron metabolism, and nervous system function. Because the body cannot produce copper, it must be obtained through diet or supplements, and copper gluconate offers an efficient and easily absorbable solution.
Copper gluconate, as an important organic copper salt, has shown its unique application value in many fields. It not only inherits the multifunctionality of copper itself, but also enhances its biological activity and stability through the complexation of gluconic acid, thus playing an irreplaceable role in medicine, agriculture, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and industrial manufacturing.
Product name: Copper gluconate | |||||
| Items | Standard values | (Ref.Standard) | ||
Sensory index | Appearance | Light blue fine powder | USP | ||
Physical and chemical index | Copper gluconate (calculated as C12H22CuO14), w/% | 98-102% | USP | ||
Reducing substances (calculated as D-C6H12O6), w/% | ≤1.0 | USP | |||
Chloride (as Cl), w/% ≤0.07 | ≤0.07% | USP | |||
Sulfate (as SO4), w/% | ≤0.05% | ||||
pH (50 mg/ml aqueous solution) | 6.0-7.8 | USP | |||
Chloride (as Cl), w/% | ≤0.5 | USP | |||
Sulfate (as SO4), w/% | ≤0.5 | USP | |||
Lead/ (mg / kg) | ≤2.0 | USP | |||
Arsenic/ (mg / kg) | ≤3.0 | 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 |
Medical field In the medical field, copper gluconate is widely used to treat copper deficiency, promote wound healing and as an auxiliary component of certain drugs due to its good biocompatibility and easy absorption by the human body. Copper is one of the essential trace elements for the human body. It participates in the formation and activation of multiple enzymes and is essential for maintaining normal metabolism, bone health, nervous system function and immune system stability. Therefore, copper gluconate is an effective supplement for patients with copper deficiency caused by unbalanced diet or specific diseases. In addition, studies have shown that an appropriate amount of copper can also promote the synthesis of collagen and help accelerate the wound healing process.
The demand for copper gluconate as a nutritional supplement is also growing. Especially for those who have a single diet structure and find it difficult to get enough copper from their daily diet, such as vegetarians, the elderly and people with specific diseases, an appropriate amount of copper gluconate supplement can help them maintain the balance of copper in the body and prevent health problems caused by copper deficiency.
In addition, copper gluconate is often added to infant formula to meet their need for copper during rapid growth and development.
Copper Gluconate is highly bioavailable, meaning that it is easily absorbed by the body. This makes it an excellent choice for copper supplements, ensuring that individuals receive the copper they need to support essential physiological functions such as enzyme production, energy metabolism, and antioxidant defense.
Copper is vital in helping the body produce and maintain healthy red blood cells. By including copper gluconate in supplements or fortified foods, consumers can benefit from improved oxygen transport throughout the body, which is crucial for maintaining energy levels and overall vitality.
3. Enhances Immune Function
Copper plays an essential role in supporting the immune system, helping the body fight off infections and maintain immune defenses. Copper gluconate is often used in multivitamin supplements to ensure that the body has sufficient copper to maintain immune health.
4. Boosts Antioxidant Protection
Copper is involved in the formation of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals. Copper gluconate is a great way to supply the body with this crucial mineral, which helps reduce oxidative stress and supports overall well-being.
5. Ideal for Fortified Foods
In addition to supplements, copper gluconate is used as a food additive to enrich processed foods and beverages with essential copper. As a food additive, it is safe and effective for fortifying foods such as cereals, juices, and energy bars, providing consumers with an easy way to meet their daily copper needs.
1. High Purity and Quality
At Joyful Nutritional, we produce copper gluconate with the highest levels of purity and quality. Our advanced production techniques ensure that the copper gluconate is free from impurities and meets global standards for safety and effectiveness. Every batch is carefully tested to ensure consistent quality and performance.
2. ISO22000 and GMP-Certified Facilities
Our production facilities are ISO22000 and GMP-certified, ensuring that our copper gluconate is manufactured under strict food safety and quality control guidelines. This guarantees that the product meets the highest standards required for food and supplement production, providing peace of mind to manufacturers and consumers alike.
3. Customizable Formulations
Joyful Nutritional offers customized formulations of copper gluconate to meet the specific needs of our clients. Whether you require particular particle sizes, solubility levels, or specific packaging options, we can tailor our products to fit your manufacturing requirements.
4. Reliable Supply Chain
With a robust global supply chain, Joyful Nutritional guarantees a consistent and reliable supply of food-grade copper gluconate. We are committed to providing timely deliveries and supporting our clients’ production schedules with an uninterrupted supply of high-quality ingredients.
1. Low microorganisms, guaranteed quality, healthier application, suitable for infant formula food.
2. Good fineness, more uniform color, good dispersion effect.
3. . Few impurities, clear and transparent solution, high brightness, wider application.
4. Solubility is higher than similar products on the market.
5. Granular copper gluconate particles are uniform, have good flowability, strong compressibility, and are suitable for tablet products.
Quantity: We can offer around 50gram-500gram sample for laboratory testing and trial purpose.
Sample cost: The sample itself is free if it is below 500gram quantity. We only charge sample more than 500gram
Freight cost: We usually send the sample via DHL or FEDEX. Please pay for the freight cost or please advise us your DHL or Fedex account.
Sample can be sent within 3 days after you confirmed your sample needs.