Product Overview

Applicable Standards

In-house quality standards (In House / AJI)

Food Production License

Intended Uses

Nutritional supplement ingredient

Primary raw material for Aspartame production

Packaging Specifications

25 kg / bag;500/580/600/1000 kg / bulk bag

Product Description

L-Aspartic Acid is an acidic amino acid widely used in pharmaceuticals, food, dietary supplements, animal nutrition, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features excellent water solubility and participates in multiple metabolic pathways, including the urea cycle. The product is supplied as a white crystalline powder with a typical purity of ≥98%.

Application Guidelines

This section serves as the main descriptive text, focusing on application logic, functional mechanisms, and compliance principles. All quantitative data, dosage ranges, and experimental results are fully retained in the Appendices (A–C).

Food Industry

Nutritional Fortification

Functional Positioning:

Raw material for protein synthesis

Supplementation of essential amino acids

Particularly suitable for vegetarians or populations with insufficient protein intake

Application Directions:

Sports nutrition products (sports drinks, protein powders, nutrition bars)

Foods for the elderly and Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP)

Mineral chelation fortification (e.g., Calcium Aspartate)

Regulatory Considerations:

Must comply with national amino acid additive regulations (e.g., China GB 14880; U.S. FDA 21 CFR §172.320)

No explicit upper intake limit for adults; amino acid balance should be considered

High-Intensity Sweeteners and Food Processing Aids

Raw material for synthesis of Aspartame, Alitame, and other high-intensity sweeteners

Raw material for synthesis of Potassium Polyaspartate (stabilizers and gelling agents)

Production of Aspartic Acid derivatives, including ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium salts, hydrochlorides, sulfates, and carbonates

Pharmaceutical Industry

L-Aspartic Acid is used as a starting material for a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, including:

Aspartate Ornithine

Calcium Aspartate, Potassium Aspartate, Magnesium Aspartate

Aspartate-based peptides and peptide drugs

Insulin Aspart

Asparagine, Asparaginase, Pegaspargase

Aspartate-based antibiotics and cardiovascular drugs

It supports applications related to detoxification, metabolic regulation, endocrinology, and anti-infective therapy.

Animal Nutrition

Application Forms and Value

Direct addition as powder or granules to premixes or complete feeds

Addition in chelated mineral forms (e.g., Zinc Aspartate, Iron Aspartate, Magnesium Aspartate) to improve mineral bioavailability

Functional Benefits

Improved growth performance

Enhanced feed conversion efficiency

Improved animal health status

Reduced production costs

Energy, protein, immune, and environmental benefits

Usage Principles

Feed-grade raw material

Purity ≥98%

D-isomer content <1%

Maximum inclusion level ≤0.5% of the daily ration

Detailed dosage ranges, animal categories, and performance data are provided in Appendix A.

Agriculture and Crop Production

Functional Positioning

Green plant growth regulator

Enhancement of stress resistance

Promotion of nutrient uptake

Improvement of yield and crop quality

Application Methods

Seed treatment

Foliar spraying

Soil application / drip irrigation

Integrated Benefits

Yield increase of 5–15%

Input–output ratio ≥1:3

Reduction of nitrogen fertilizer usage by 10–20%

Final degradation products are CO₂ and water, with no residue risk

Specific concentrations, growth stages, and formulation combinations are detailed in Appendix B.

Quality Standards

The product follows stringent in-house quality control standards covering physicochemical parameters, microbiological limits, and safety indicators, suitable for food, dietary supplement, and related downstream applications.

Detailed specifications are provided in Appendix C.

Manufacturing Process and Capacity

Annual production capacity: 30,000 metric tons

Production technology: Bio-enzymatic directional catalysis

Non-chemical synthesis process, ensuring natural origin and product safety

Packaging and Storage

Multiple food-grade composite packaging options

Storage conditions: Store sealed in a cool, dry place; recommended temperature ≤25°C

Shelf life: 24 months (unopened, under recommended storage conditions)

Certifications and Compliance

Food Production License

BRC Certification

FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

KOSHER Certification

HALAL Certification

FDA Facility Registration

Patents

Method for Detection of Aspartic Acid Isomers (CN202411333299.2, under review)

Method for Detection of Aspartic Acid Isomers (CN202410018521.3, under review)

Regulatory Basis and Usage Standards

Applicable regulations covering food, feed, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and oral care applications in China, the United States, the European Union, and FAO/WHO frameworks are fully aligned with the original Chinese documentation.

Customized Services

Timely and reliable after-sales support

Customized packaging specifications

Customized granulation and premix solutions

Formulation design for food, feed, and fertilizer applications

Your needs are our mission - from standardization to customization, from fulfillment to exceeding expectations.

Appendix A | Animal Nutrition Application Data (Full Table)

Feed Category	Target Animal	Inclusion Level	Function	Application / Trial Results
Swine Feed	Weaned piglets	0.1–0.3% (combined with glutamine)	Reduced weaning stress, increased intake	ADG ↑8–12%; diarrhea rate ↓30–40%
Swine Feed	Fattening pigs	0.05–0.15%	Improved feed efficiency	FCR ↓5–8%
Swine Feed	Breeding pigs	0.1–0.2%	Improved feed utilization	FCR ↓5–8%
Poultry Feed	Broilers	0.1–0.25%	Enhanced muscle growth	Body weight ↑5–7% at day 42
Poultry Feed	Laying hens	0.05–0.15%	Increased laying rate	Egg production ↑3–5%
Poultry Feed	Breeders	0.1–0.2%	Improved fertility	-
Ruminants	Dairy cows	50–100 g/day	Increased milk yield	Milk yield ↑4–6%
Ruminants	Beef cattle / sheep	0.05–0.1%	Growth support	-
Aquaculture	Fish	0.1–0.3%	Improved growth	Weight gain ↑10–15%
Aquaculture	Shrimp	0.1–0.2%	Improved palatability	Reduced ammonia nitrogen excretion

Appendix B | Food Grade Quality Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline or crystalline powder
Transmittance	≥98.0%
Chloride	≤0.02%
Ammonium	≤0.05%
Sulfate	≤0.03%
Iron salts	≤0.001%
Specific rotation	+24.5° to +26.0°
Loss on drying	≤0.25%
Ash	≤0.1%
Arsenic (As)	≤0.0005%
Heavy metals (as Pb)	≤0.001%
Other amino acids	Not detected
Assay	98.5%–101.5%
Microbiological limits	TAMC ≤1000 cfu/g; Yeasts & molds ≤100 cfu/g; Pathogens not detected
Particle size	Customized upon request