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L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is a food-grade naturally occurring amino acid derivative essential for fatty acid transport into mitochondria, widely used in weight management, sports nutrition, and energy supplement formulations. We supply bulk L-Carnitine sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in powder and granular forms for international food processing operations. Our L-Carnitine is widely used in fat metabolism dietary supplement formulations, exercise performance enhancement products, functional beverage manufacturing, heart function support nutraceuticals and ready-to-drink supplement production.

Kosher Halal ISO 9001 BRC
CAS No.
541-15-1
HS Code
292390

L-Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from lysine and methionine, playing a critical role in energy metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrial matrix for beta-oxidation. It is one of the most popular and well-researched dietary supplement ingredients worldwide.

As a B2B ingredient, L-Carnitine base is available in crystalline powder and granular forms suitable for a wide range of delivery formats including capsules, tablets, powder sachets, liquid shots, and functional beverages. It is used across sports nutrition, weight management, heart health, and general wellness product categories.

We supply USP/EP-grade L-Carnitine base in bulk quantities with full documentation including certificates of analysis, stability data, and regulatory support for global supplement and functional food manufacturers.

  • Weight management and fat metabolism dietary supplement formulations
  • Sports nutrition and exercise performance enhancement products
  • Energy drink and functional beverage manufacturing
  • Cardiovascular health and heart function support nutraceuticals
  • Liquid shot and ready-to-drink supplement production

L-Carnitine Specification

Items Specifications
Appearance White Crystals or crystalline powder
Identification Chemical Method or IR or HPLC
Appearance of Solution Clear and Colourless
Specific Roatation -29°∼-32°
PH 5.5-9.5
Water Content ≤ % 1
Assay % 97.0∼103.0
Residue on Ignition ≤ % 0.1
Residue Ethanol ≤ % 0.5
Heavy Metals ≤ PPM 10
Arsenic  ≤ PPM 1
Chloride ≤ % 0.4
Lead ≤ PPM 3
Mercury ≤ PPM 0.1
Cadmium ≤ PPM 1
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100cfu/g
E. Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative
L-Carnitine packaging

MOQ

Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine L-Carnitine with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.

Samples

We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.

Lead Time

Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.

Documents

You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.

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