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Hydrocolloids
Thickeners, stabilizers, and emulsifiers: xanthan gum, lecithin, and gum technology.
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Food Grade Additives & Ingredients.
Hydrocolloids, sweeteners, acidulants, preservatives, plant proteins, and supplement actives, all to FCC and USP specifications with lot-traceable Certificate of Analysis. Kosher and Non-GMO documentation included where applicable.
What they are
Ingredients held to the Food Chemicals Codex spec.
Food grade additives are the ingredients that meet the safety and purity requirements for food, beverage, and supplement applications. In the US, that standard is defined by the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), a USP publication that sets per-ingredient specifications for purity, identity, and acceptable residual limits.
A food grade additive line typically spans six chemistry classes, hydrocolloids (thickeners and stabilizers), sweeteners (sugar alcohols, high-intensity, botanicals), acidulants (citric, lactic, malic), preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate), proteins (pea, soy, whey), and supplement actives (amino acids, vitamins, minerals). The right product depends on the formulation's functional need, regulatory framework, and any clean-label or kosher claims the brand needs to support.
Our food grade additive line covers each of these classes with FCC-spec confirmation on every lot, USP-grade dual-certification where available, Kosher certificates of conformity from recognized authorities, and Non-GMO documentation as standard for plant-derived ingredients.
Product Categories
Six categories of food grade chemistry.
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Sweeteners
Sugar alcohols, high-intensity, and botanical: erythritol, allulose, monk fruit, stevia, sucralose, xylitol.
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Acidulants & Alkalinity
pH control and preservation: citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate.
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Specialty Solvents
Natural-derived solvents: D-limonene food grade and glycerin USP, plus the technical-grade D-Solve D-Limonene alternative.
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Plant Proteins
Plant-based protein isolates for food, supplement, and sports nutrition.
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Supplement Ingredients
Amino acids, vitamins, and specialty actives for supplement and nutraceutical manufacturing.
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Beauty & Cosmetic
Cosmetic actives and personal care ingredients: sodium hyaluronate, vitamin C.
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See Full Catalog → Most-requested food grade additives.
Xanthan Gum 80 Mesh
CAS 11138-66-2
FCCKOSHERNON-GMO
The workhorse thickener for gluten-free baking, sauces, and beverage stabilization, distributed FOB Houston, Los Angeles, or New Jersey with same-day quote turnaround.
Citric Acid
CAS 77-92-9
FCCUSPKOSHER
The universal acidulant, pH control, flavor brightening, preservation, chelation, and oilfield iron control. Anhydrous and monohydrate, bags to super sacks, wholesale FOB Houston, Los Angeles, or New Jersey.
Sodium Bicarbonate
CAS 144-55-8
FCCUSPKOSHER
The universal alkalinity workhorse, food, cleaning, personal care, and industrial chemistry.
Lecithin
CAS 8002-43-5
FCCKOSHERNON-GMO
The food-industry workhorse emulsifier, soy and sunflower sources, liquid and powder.
Documentation
Compendial-grade documentation on every lot.
- ▸FCC specification, Food Chemicals Codex monograph compliance per lot
- ▸USP / pharmaceutical grade where dual-certified
- ▸Kosher, OU, OK, KOF-K, Star-K, or equivalent
- ▸Non-GMO documentation per lot
- ▸Organic variants available for select products
- ▸Lot-traceable Certificate of Analysis on every shipment
FAQ
Common questions about food grade additives.
- What are food grade additives?
- Food grade additives are ingredients that meet the safety and purity standards required for use in food, beverage, and supplement applications. In the US, this typically means compliance with the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), a USP publication that defines purity specifications for food-grade chemistry. Common food grade additives include thickeners (xanthan gum, guar gum, pectin), sweeteners (erythritol, allulose, sucralose), acidulants (citric acid, lactic acid), preservatives (sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate), and alkalinity buffers (sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate).
- What's the difference between FCC and USP grade?
- FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) sets purity specifications for ingredients intended for use in food and beverage. USP (United States Pharmacopeia) sets purity specifications for ingredients intended for pharmaceutical use. Many of our products are dual-grade (FCC and USP), meaning the same molecule meets both compendial monographs, convenient for buyers operating across food, supplement, and pharma applications on a single supplier qualification.
- Do you supply organic and non-GMO food grade additives?
- Yes. Multiple products are available with Non-GMO documentation by default (xanthan gum, citric acid, erythritol, allulose, monk fruit extract, stevia, and others). Organic variants are available for selected ingredients including pea protein isolate (80% and 85% organic grades), inulin, and select sweeteners and botanicals. Confirm Non-GMO and Organic certificate-of-conformity at quote.
- Are these food grade additives Kosher-certified?
- Most products carry Kosher certification (OU, OK, KOF-K, Star-K, or equivalent) from a recognized authority. Kosher certificate is available on quote, required by many food manufacturers serving kosher consumers or operating under co-manufacturing arrangements that require kosher documentation across the supply chain.
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