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América Alimentos L-Triptofano

América Alimentos L-Triptofano is an essential, apolar, and hydrophobic amino acid. It is a white or yellowish and crystalline powder. In the industry It is used as an ingredient in processed foods, food supplements, among others.

Ingredient Name: L-tryptophan

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Features: Thermal Stability

End Uses: Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals

Synonyms: (-)-Tryptophan, (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-Indol-3-yl)Propanoic Acid, (S)-alpha-Amino-1H-Indole-3-Propanoic Acid, (S)-alpha-Amino-Beta-(3-Indolyl)-Propionic Acid, (S)-Tryptophan, (S)-α-amino-1H-indole-3-propanoic acid, L-Trp

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
73-22-3
Ingredients
L-tryptophan
EC No.
200-795-6

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Crystals or Crystalline Powder
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Stabilitymax. 90°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Rotion3.4°C
Loss of Dryingmax. 0.3%
Residue on ignitionmax. 0.1%
Chloridesmax. 0.05%
Sulfatesmax. 0.03%
Heavy Metalsmax. 0.0015%
Test98.5 - 101.5%
pH5.4 - 7
Ironmax. 0.0003%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 1000UFC/g
Fungusmax. 100UFC/g
Yeastsmax. 100UFC/g
E.coliNegative
SalmonellaNegative/10g

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Approximate Weight Per Presentation
  • Approximate Weight Per Presentation -  25 kg (55 lb)

Storage & Handling

Total Shelf Life (As of production date)
  • Total Shelf Life (As of production date) - 24 months
Storage and Transport Conditions
  • Storage and Transport Conditions - Storage and transportation under GMP and respecting the conditions of Temperature 30 ° C and Humidity 75% RH ensure the stability of the product during the total shelf life.