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Type | Amino acid |
Product Name | L-Methionine |
CAS No | 63-68-3 |
Molecular Formula | C5H11NO2S |
Grade | Food grade |
Packaging | 25kg/drum |
Description
L-methionine, the levorotatory form of methionine, has the chemical properties of colorless or white lustrous flaky crystals or white crystalline powder, with a slightly special odor and a slightly bitter taste. The melting point of L-methionine is 280-281℃. L-methionine is unstable to strong acids and can lead to demethylation. L-methionine is soluble in water (5.6g/100mL,30℃), warm dilute ethanol, alkaline solutions or dilute inorganic acids. L-methionine is insoluble in ethanol and almost insoluble in ether.
Advantages:
L-methionine is used to improve malnutrition, postoperative recovery and enhance immunity.
L-methionine is used as an adjuvant treatment for fatty liver and liver cirrhosis.
L-methionine increases the growth rate and egg/milk production of livestock and poultry.
Specification
ITEM | STANDARD | METHOD | RESULT |
Characters,Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colouress crystals | Visual | White powder |
ldentification | Infrared absorption | USP40 | Conform |
Assay | NLT 98.5% and NMT 101.5% | USP40 | 99.82% |
Residue on ignition | NMT 0.4% | USP40 | 0.04% |
Chloride(Cl) | NMT 0.05% | USP40 | <0.05% |
Sulfate(SO4) | NMT 0.03% | USP40 | <0.03% |
lron(Fe) | NMT 30ppm | USP40 | <30ppm |
Lead | NMT 1ppm | USP43 | <1ppm |
Arsenic | NMT 0.5ppm | USP43 | <0.5ppm |
Cadmium | NMT 0.5ppm | USP43 | <0.5ppm |
Mercury | NMT 0.1ppm | USP43 | <0.1ppm |
Related compounds | Individual impurities: NMT 0.5% | USP40 | <0.5% |
Total impurities: NMT 2.0% | <2.0% | ||
Specific rotation[α]D25 | +22.4°~+24.7° | USP40 | +23.25° |
рH | 5.6-6.1 | USP40 | 5.69 |
Loss on drying | NMT 0.3% | USP731 | 0.12% |
Total Aerobic Microbial Count | NMT 1000cfu/g | USP43 | <1000cfu/g |
Molds and Yeasts Count | NMT 100cfu/g | USP43 | <100cfu/g |
Coliform bacteria | Negative/10g | Testing Plate | Negative |
Salmonella sp. | Negative/10g | Testing Plate | Negative |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/10g | Testing Plate | Negative |
Conclusion: The product complies with USP40 standard. |
Certification
Application
Nutritional fortifier
L-methionine is added to cereal products (such as breakfast cereal), dairy products, infant formula milk powder and sports nutrition products to make up for the deficiency of methionine in plant protein.
Antioxidant
L-methionine inhibits fat oxidation and extends the shelf life of meat products (such as sausages), oils and baked goods. When used in combination with vitamin C or citric acid, the effect is enhanced.
Flavor improver
L-methionine balances the amino acid composition and enhances the umami flavor of condiments (soy sauce, sauces), canned foods and fast food products.
Fermentation aid
L-methionine is used in the fermentation of yogurt and alcoholic beverages to promote the growth of microorganisms and optimize the product flavor.
Animal feed
L-methionine increases the growth rate and egg/milk production of livestock and poultry.
Packing & Shipping
L-Methionine is packaged in drums or kraft paper bags, 25KG Per Drum/Bag, FCL/LCL shipped by sea
FAQ
Hebei Tubang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a professional supplier of food additives. Our company is committed to quality as the foundation and attaches great importance to strict quality control to ensure long-term development.
What's your payment terms?
T/T or LC.
How about the packing?
Usually L-Methionine is packaged in drums or kraft paper bags, 25kg per drum/bag, than packed in pallet
What is the MOQ of L-Methionine?
MOQ is 1000 kgs
What's your delivery time?
The production time is usually 7-15 days
What's other food additives you can supply besides L-Methionine?
We can suppply more than 300 kinds food additives, such as Sucralose, Acesulfame-K, D-Mannitol, Allulose,Trehalose and many other products.
Why Choose Us
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Super quality and competitive prices
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