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Microencapsulated Zinc Gluconate

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • Mineral Source
  • Supplement

Product families

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage
  • Energy Drinks
  • Functional & Flavored Water
  • Juice & Juice Drinks
  • Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Sports Drinks
  • Tea Cocoa & Coffee
Food & Nutrition — Food
  • Bakery
  • Cereals & Snacks
  • Dairy
  • Desserts & Fruit Preparations
  • Infant & Baby Food
  • Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
  • Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
  • Minerals
  • Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
  • Functional Ingredients
  • Minerals

Other characteristics

Brand
Microencapsulated Mineral Sources
Functions
Mineral Source, Supplement
Ingredient Name
Zinc Gluconate
Labeling Claims
Allergen-free
Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant
Markets
Food & Nutrition
Allergens

Does not contain any food allergens (Dir. 2006/142/EC).

Appearance

Fine powder, free flowing and hygroscopic, white or nearly white powder

Shelf LIfe
2 years
Solubility

In distilled water at 5 % w/w, translucent colorless to slightly yellow solution.

Mineral Type
Zinc
Technology
  • Food Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Storage Condition

Keep tightly closed in original container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Away from light.

Applications
  • As a Zinc nutrient.
  • In dietary supplements.
  • Food fortification.
Food Ingredients Features
  • Encapsulated
  • Enhanced Shelf Life
  • Excellent Bioavailability
  • Excellent Organoleptic Profile
  • Free Flowing
Food Ingredients Functions
  • Mineral Source
  • Supplement
Certifications and Compliance
FCC Compliant
Food and Nutrition Applications
  • Cheese
  • Chocolate Drinks
  • Cookies
  • Dairy Drinks
  • Desserts
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Flavored Water
  • Functional Beverages

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
pH Suspension (In water 5% w/w)5.5 - 7.5——
Density (Bulk)65 - 75g/100 mLPh. Eur. VII ed.
Density (Tapped)70 - 80g/100 mLPh. Eur. VII ed.
Particle Size (through 60 mesh)100.0%—
Loss on Drying (at 105°C)max.10% w/wPh. Eur. VII ed.
Ash Contentmax. 20% w/wPh. Eur. VII ed.

Table 2 of 3

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Total Aerobesmax. 1000CFU/g
Enterobacteriaceae (in 1g)Absent—
Coliforms (in 1g)Absent—
Yeasts and Mouldsmax. 100CFU/g

Table 3 of 3

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Cadmium Contentmax. 2mg/kg
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg
Mercury Contentmax. 2mg/kg
Arsenic Contentmax. 2mg/kg

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