Product Overview

Branched Chain Amino Acid is a blend of leucine, isoleucine, and valine used in nutritional and sports formulations.

Technical Specifications

Category	Parameter / Test Item	Specification Limit
Active Ingredients & Composition	Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
	Amino Acid Ratio (Leucine : Isoleucine : Valine)	2:1:1
	Total BCAA Assay (on dry basis)	≥ 98.5%
Physical Properties	Instantization / Solubility	Quickly disperses and dissolves in water without floating clumps
	Particle Size / Mesh Size	100% through 80 mesh
	Specific Optical Rotation	+21.0° to +25.0°
Chemical & Purity Controls	Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
	Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
	Chloride (as Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals Control	Total Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
	Lead (Pb)	≤ 1.0 ppm
	Arsenic (As)	≤ 1.0 ppm
	Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 0.5 ppm
	Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.1 ppm
Microbiological Limits	Total Plate Count	≤ 1,000 cfu/g
	Molds & Yeasts	≤ 100 cfu/g
	E. coli	Negative
	Salmonella	Negative
	Staphylococcus aureus	Negative
Compliance & Source	Source Method	Vegetarian Fermentation
Compliance & Source	Standard Compliance	Conforms to latest USP / FCC standards

Humidity Control
Processing zones maintain controlled humidity to reduce powder caking during handling.

Static Mitigation
Blenders utilize grounding systems to support consistent powder distribution.

Shear-Sensitive Blending
Low-shear blending procedures help maintain particle consistency during processing.

Batch Uniformity Testing
Multi-point sampling verifies blend consistency throughout production batches.

Cross-Contamination Safeguards
Production strains undergo periodic testing to confirm strain identity.

Raw Material & Process Traceability
1.Production strains undergo regular genetic testing to confirm identity and prevent lineage drift.

2.Incoming carbohydrate lots are reviewed for fermentation suitability and quality consistency.

3.Process systems record temperature, pH, and oxygen levels during fermentation.

4.Batch records document centrifugation, filtration, and crystal washing stages.

Custom Ratio Blending
Custom amino ratios can be adjusted to meet proprietary formulation requirements.

Fluidized-Bed Granulation
Processing parameters adjust particle size for tableting or encapsulation requirements.

Micro-Encapsulation Coating
Lipid-based coating options help reduce bitterness in finished formulations.

Alternative Carrier Integration
Sunflower-derived or allergen-free lecithin alternatives can replace standard carriers upon request.

Focus Area	Reliability Protocol	Logistics Control Objective
Climate-Controlled Storage	Warehouses maintain continuous temperature and humidity validation	To prevent moisture-induced powder compaction.
Airtight Barrier Packaging	Multi-layer aluminum or composite bulk liners shield hygroscopic crystals	From atmospheric vapor intrusion.
Supplier Risk Mitigation	Dual-sourcing strategies for critical fermentation inputs help buffer	Against regional raw material shortages.
Desiccant Integration Safeguards	Food-grade moisture absorbers are deployed within transport containers	To stabilize internal cargo microclimates.
Lead-Time Logistics Mapping	Predictive scheduling coordinates carrier bookings to reduce dock delays	And prolonged thermal exposure.

Q: Can the mesh profile be customized for direct-compression tableting formats?

A: Yes, particle size and bulk density can be adjusted for tableting requirements.

Q: How does the facility manage volatile organic carbon emissions from the fermentation broth?

A: Off-gases are managed through filtration and environmental control procedures.

Q: What protective protocols safeguard the moisture-sensitive cargo during extended ocean freight?

A: Barrier liners and desiccants help reduce moisture exposure during ocean transportation.

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