Minerals
Minerals are essential inorganic micronutrients added to food and beverage products for fortification, nutritional enrichment, and dietary supplementation. They are fundamental to bone and teeth structure, fluid balance, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, enzyme activity, oxygen transport, and hundreds of other critical biological processes.
Adding minerals to food products addresses widespread dietary deficiencies, meets regulatory requirements, and supports the development of functional and health-positioned products.
What Are Food-Grade Minerals?
Food-grade minerals are highly purified inorganic salts and compounds manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards for use in food, beverage, infant nutrition, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical applications.
They are available in a wide range of chemical forms; carbonates, citrates, sulfates, oxides, gluconates, lactates, phosphates, and organic chelates, each offering different levels of solubility, bioavailability, taste profile, and compatibility with specific food systems and processing conditions.
Choosing the right mineral form is critical for achieving both the desired nutritional effect and the best possible sensory outcome.
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Our Minerals Product Range
Calcium Carbonate (E170)
Form: Powder (various particle sizes and grades) Applications: Flour fortification, dairy, infant formula, breakfast cereals, dietary supplements, bakery, plant-based beverages
Function: Calcium source, acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, white colorant
Note: Highest elemental calcium content per gram among all calcium salts; low water solubility; most widely used and cost-effective calcium source in food fortification globally; suitable for dry blending and tablet manufacturing
Calcium Citrate
Form: Powder
Applications: Beverages, dairy, infant formula, dietary supplements, fortified foods, plant-based products Function: Highly bioavailable calcium source, acidity regulator, sequestrant, buffering agent
Note: Better absorbed than calcium carbonate particularly without food; suitable for acid-sensitive and low-acid products; water-dispersible grades available for beverage fortification; preferred in premium calcium supplement formulations
Calcium Lactate
Form: Powder (anhydrous / pentahydrate)
Applications: Beverages, dairy, confectionery, dietary supplements, fruit and vegetable firming applications Function: Bioavailable calcium source, firming agent, acidity regulator
Note: Good water solubility; mild and neutral taste profile; widely used in calcium-fortified beverages, confectionery products, and as a firming agent in processed fruits and vegetables
Calcium Gluconate
Form: Powder
Applications: Beverages, dairy, infant formula, dietary supplements, functional foods
Function: Highly bioavailable calcium source, mild acidity regulator
Note: Very mild and neutral taste; excellent water solubility; ideal for clear and transparent beverage fortification where taste neutrality is essential; suitable for premium supplement and infant nutrition applications
Calcium Phosphate: Monocalcium / Dicalcium / Tricalcium (E341)
Form: Powder
Applications: Flour fortification, bakery, infant formula, breakfast cereals, dietary supplements, pasta Function: Combined calcium and phosphorus source, leavening agent, anti-caking agent, dough conditioner Note: Provides both calcium and phosphorus simultaneously in a single ingredient; widely used in flour fortification programs and baking powder manufacturing; tricalcium phosphate also functions as anti-caking agent in powdered foods
Calcium Chloride (E509)
Form: Powder / Flakes / Granules
Applications: Cheese making, tofu coagulation, vegetable and fruit firming, brewing, sports beverages Function: Calcium source, coagulant, firming agent, electrolyte
Note: Highly water-soluble; salty and slightly bitter taste at higher levels; essential coagulant in tofu and some cheese varieties; used in brewing water adjustment
Iron: Ferrous Sulfate
Form: Powder / Granules (dried / heptahydrate) Applications: Flour fortification, infant formula, breakfast cereals, dietary supplements, rice fortification
Function: Highly bioavailable iron source, red blood cell formation, oxygen transport, energy metabolism
Note: Most widely used iron compound in global flour fortification programs; high bioavailability; can cause oxidative rancidity, color changes, and off-flavors in sensitive food matrices — microencapsulated and coated grades available to minimize sensory impact
Iron: Ferrous Fumarate
Form: Powder
Applications: Infant formula, dietary supplements, flour fortification, cereal products
Function: Bioavailable iron source, red blood cell support, hemoglobin synthesis
Note: High elemental iron content; less soluble than ferrous sulfate resulting in reduced interaction with food matrix; preferred iron source in infant nutrition and pediatric supplement formulations
Iron: Ferric Pyrophosphate
Form: Powder / Micronized / Microencapsulated Applications: Flour fortification, infant formula, beverages, dairy, rice fortification programs
Function: Iron source with minimal sensory impact on fortified food
Note: Low solubility effectively minimizes color changes, off-flavors, and oxidative interactions with food; micronized and microencapsulated grades specifically developed for invisible fortification in white rice, flour, and dairy products; preferred in programs where sensory neutrality is a priority
Iron: Electrolytic Iron
Form: Powder (various particle sizes)
Applications: Flour fortification, breakfast cereals, dry food blends
Function: Elemental iron source, red blood cell support Note: Lower bioavailability compared to soluble iron forms but widely used in cereal and flour fortification due to complete absence of taste, color, and oxidative impact; highly cost-effective for large-scale staple food fortification programs
Zinc Sulfate
Form: Powder (monohydrate / heptahydrate) Applications: Flour fortification, infant formula, beverages, breakfast cereals, dietary supplements Function: Zinc source, immune function, enzyme activity, growth and development, wound healing
Note: High water solubility and bioavailability; slight astringent taste at elevated levels; most widely used zinc compound in global food fortification programs; compatible with most food matrices
Zinc Oxide
Form: Powder
Applications: Flour fortification, breakfast cereals, dietary supplements, infant formula, dry food blends Function: Zinc source, immune support, antioxidant enzyme cofactor, growth support
Note: Low water solubility resulting in minimal taste impact; highest elemental zinc content per gram among zinc compounds; cost-effective zinc source for dry food applications and large-scale fortification programs
Zinc Gluconate
Form: Powder
Applications: Beverages, dietary supplements, functional foods, infant formula
Function: Highly bioavailable zinc source, immune support, antioxidant function
Note: Good water solubility; very mild and neutral taste profile; preferred for clear and transparent beverage fortification and premium supplement applications where taste is a key consideration
Zinc Citrate
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, infant formula
Function: Highly bioavailable zinc source, immune function, metabolic support
Note: Good bioavailability; low taste impact; increasingly preferred in premium supplement and functional food formulations as a clean and well-tolerated zinc source
Magnesium Oxide
Form: Powder (light / heavy grades)
Applications: Dietary supplements, infant formula, fortified foods, bakery, functional beverages
Function: Magnesium source, muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism, bone health
Note: Highest elemental magnesium content per gram among magnesium compounds; low water solubility; most widely used magnesium form in supplement manufacturing; light grade preferred for better dispersibility
Magnesium Citrate
Form: Powder (anhydrous / nonahydrate) Applications: Beverages, dietary supplements, functional foods, electrolyte drinks
Function: Highly bioavailable magnesium source, acidity regulator, muscle and nerve support
Note: Good water solubility; slightly acidic and pleasant taste; one of the most bioavailable magnesium forms; preferred for beverage fortification, electrolyte formulations, and premium magnesium supplement products
Magnesium Sulfate: Epsom Salt
Form: Powder / Granules (anhydrous / heptahydrate) Applications: Infant formula, dietary supplements, fortified foods, tofu coagulation, brewing
Function: Magnesium and sulfate source, coagulant, electrolyte
Note: High water solubility; bitter taste at higher concentrations; used as coagulant in tofu production and as a water mineral in brewing; heptahydrate is the most common food-grade form
Magnesium Carbonate (E504)
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, anti-caking agent in salt and spice blends, bakery, table salt
Function: Magnesium source, anti-caking agent, acidity regulator
Note: Low water solubility; primarily used as anti-caking agent in powdered food products and as a magnesium source in supplement manufacturing
Magnesium Chloride (E511)
Form: Powder / Flakes (hexahydrate)
Applications: Tofu coagulation, dietary supplements, beverages, electrolyte drinks, brewing
Function: Magnesium source, coagulant, electrolyte Note: Highly water-soluble; bitter taste at elevated concentrations; traditional and preferred coagulant for premium Japanese-style tofu; widely used in electrolyte and sports beverage formulations
Potassium Chloride (E508)
Form: Powder / Granules
Applications: Salt replacers, dietary supplements, infant formula, electrolyte beverages, processed foods, meat products
Function: Potassium source, sodium replacement, electrolyte, acidity regulator
Note: Primary and most widely used ingredient in low-sodium and sodium-reduced salt substitute products; slightly bitter metallic taste at high levels — often masked with flavor systems; essential in electrolyte drink formulations and infant nutrition
Potassium Citrate (E332)
Form: Powder
Applications: Beverages, dairy, dietary supplements, infant formula, electrolyte products
Function: Potassium source, buffering agent, sequestrant, acidity regulator
Note: Good water solubility; mild and pleasant taste profile; preferred potassium source in beverage fortification, infant formula, and electrolyte drink applications where taste neutrality is important
Potassium Sulfate (E515)
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, brewing, mineral water, specialty food applications
Function: Potassium and sulfate source, mineral supplement
Note: Moderate water solubility; used in brewing water adjustment and as a potassium source in specialty mineral and functional food applications
Sodium Chloride: Food Grade Salt (E501)
Form: Powder / Fine / Coarse / Flakes / Sea salt grades Applications: Universal food ingredient — meat, dairy, bakery, snacks, sauces, preserves, table use Function: Flavor enhancer, preservative, texture agent, mineral source, electrolyte
Note: Most universally used mineral in food manufacturing; available in multiple grades including vacuum salt, sea salt, rock salt, and iodized salt; food-grade purity with low moisture and anti-caking grades available
Iodine: Potassium Iodide
Form: Powder
Applications: Table salt iodization, flour fortification, dietary supplements, infant formula
Function: Iodine source, thyroid hormone synthesis, metabolic regulation, cognitive development
Note: Standard iodine compound for salt iodization programs; less stable than potassium iodate under humid conditions and in the presence of impurities; used in pharmaceutical and supplement applications
Iodine: Potassium Iodate
Form: Powder
Applications: Table salt iodization, flour fortification, dietary supplements
Function: Iodine source, thyroid function, metabolic and cognitive health
Note: More chemically stable than potassium iodide under food processing and storage conditions; preferred form for salt iodization programs in tropical and high-humidity regions; mandatory fortification ingredient in salt in many countries worldwide
Selenium: Sodium Selenite
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, infant formula, functional foods, animal nutrition
Function: Trace mineral, antioxidant enzyme cofactor (glutathione peroxidase), thyroid function, immune support
Note: Inorganic selenium form; used at very low microgram-level quantities; strictly regulated with defined maximum levels per food category; handle with care — toxicity window is narrow
Selenium: Selenium Yeast
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, functional foods, premium infant formula
Function: Organic selenium source, antioxidant support, thyroid and immune function
Note: Organic form with significantly higher bioavailability than inorganic selenium; produced by fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae in selenium-enriched media; preferred form in premium supplement and clinical nutrition applications
Chromium: Chromium Picolinate
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, functional foods, weight management products
Function: Trace mineral, blood glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, macronutrient metabolism
Note: Most bioavailable and widely studied chromium form; used at microgram quantities; popular in blood sugar management, weight control, and sports nutrition product categories
Chromium: Chromium Chloride
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, infant formula, fortified foods
Function: Trace mineral, glucose tolerance factor, insulin function support
Note: Inorganic chromium form; lower bioavailability than chromium picolinate; used in comprehensive supplement and infant formula mineral premixes
Manganese Sulfate
Form: Powder (monohydrate)
Applications: Infant formula, dietary supplements, fortified foods, breakfast cereals
Function: Trace mineral, bone formation, antioxidant enzyme function (manganese superoxide dismutase), carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism
Note: Good water solubility; most widely used manganese compound in food fortification and supplement manufacturing
Manganese Gluconate
Form: Powder
Applications: Beverages, dietary supplements, functional foods, infant formula
Function: Bioavailable manganese source, bone health, metabolic enzyme support
Note: Good water solubility; mild and neutral taste profile; preferred manganese source for beverage fortification and premium supplement formulations
Copper Sulfate
Form: Powder (pentahydrate / anhydrous)
Applications: Infant formula, dietary supplements, fortified foods, flour fortification
Function: Trace mineral, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, antioxidant enzyme function, neurological health
Note: High water solubility; metallic taste at elevated levels; most widely used copper compound in food fortification programs; used at very low microgram-level quantities
Copper Gluconate
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, infant formula
Function: Bioavailable copper source, iron metabolism support, antioxidant function
Note: Good water solubility; significantly better taste profile than copper sulfate; preferred copper source in premium supplement and beverage fortification applications
Molybdenum: Sodium Molybdate
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, infant formula, complete mineral premixes
Function: Trace mineral, enzyme cofactor (xanthine oxidase, sulfite oxidase), amino acid metabolism
Note: Required in very small amounts; high water solubility; primarily included in comprehensive infant formula mineral premixes and complete multivitamin and mineral supplement formulations
Fluoride: Sodium Fluoride
Form: Powder
Applications: Drinking water fluoridation, table salt fluoridation, dietary supplements
Function: Dental health support, tooth enamel mineralization, bone density
Note: Strictly regulated with precisely defined maximum levels per food category and national legislation; used in controlled fluoridation programs for public dental health
Fluoride: Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Form: Powder
Applications: Dietary supplements, salt fluoridation, oral health products
Function: Dental health, enamel remineralization, bone mineral support
Note: Alternative fluoride source with lower acute toxicity than sodium fluoride; used in salt fluoridation programs and oral health supplement formulations
Mineral Premix & Custom Fortification Solutions
We supply custom mineral premixes formulated to your exact product specifications and target market regulatory requirements:
- Flour & Grain Fortification Premixes: Iron, zinc, calcium, iodine combinations meeting WHO, FAO, and national fortification standards
- Infant Formula Mineral Premixes: Complete mineral blends meeting EU infant formula regulations, Codex Alimentarius, and market-specific requirements
- Beverage Fortification Premixes: Soluble mineral blends optimized for clarity, stability, and taste neutrality in still and carbonated beverages
- Electrolyte & Sports Nutrition Blends: Sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride combinations for hydration and recovery products
- Plant-Based Product Premixes: Targeted mineral blends addressing key gaps in vegan and vegetarian diets including calcium, iron, zinc, and iodine
- Bone Health Premixes: Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 combinations for bone health positioned products
- Complete Multivitamin & Mineral Premixes: Full-spectrum blends for dietary supplements, meal replacements, and clinical nutrition products
Custom premixes developed based on your target nutritional profile, processing conditions, regulatory requirements of destination markets, and desired label and health claims.
Industries We Serve
Flour & Grain Milling
Infant Formula & Baby Food
Dairy & Plant-Based Beverages
Breakfast Cereals & Snack Foods
Bakery & Bread Manufacturing
Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals
Sports & Functional Nutrition
Beverages & Soft Drinks
Ready Meals & Convenience Foods
Plant-Based Food Manufacturing
Salt Processing & Iodization Programs
Why Fortify with Minerals?
Address Deficiencies: Targets widespread mineral deficiencies including iron, calcium, zinc, and iodine at population and individual level
Restore Processing Losses: Compensates for minerals reduced during food processing, milling, and refining
Regulatory Compliance: Meets mandatory fortification requirements in flour, salt, infant formula, and staple foods across global markets
Health & Nutrition Claims: Enables source of, high in, and contributes to labeling claims that drive consumer preference and purchase decisions
Product Differentiation: Positions products in the growing functional food, bone health, sports nutrition, and wellness market segments
Complete Nutrition: Ensures full mineral adequacy in infant formula, meal replacements, clinical nutrition, and special dietary food products
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