The Ingredient Encyclopedia

A working reference for procurement and R&D teams — one page per ingredient, covering what it is, where it's sourced from, how it performs in formulation, and what to ask for before you buy.

Whey Protein Isolate

Whey Protein Isolate (~90% protein): specification, sourcing origin, applications, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine Monohydrate: specification, sourcing origin, the ISSN evidence base, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Pea Protein (Isolate & Concentrate)

Pea Protein Isolate and Concentrate: specification, digestibility evidence, sourcing origin, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk.

Beta-Alanine

Beta-Alanine: specification, sourcing origin, the ISSN evidence base, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

BCAA 2:1:1

BCAA 2:1:1 (leucine:isoleucine:valine): specification, sourcing origin, and an honest look at the evidence before ordering in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Fish Collagen Peptide

Fish Collagen Peptide: specification, sourcing origin, evidence base for skin and joint applications, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Citrus Pectin APC

Citrus Pectin APC: technical specification, gelling properties, grade classification, food applications, and sourcing from YNP Ingredients.

Apple Pectin APC

Apple Pectin APC: technical specification, gelling properties, sourcing origin, and applications in food and beverage formulation.

Magnesium L-Threonate

Magnesium L-Threonate: specification, sourcing, and what the evidence shows for cognitive and neurological applications — bulk supply from YNP Ingredients.

L-Citrulline

L-Citrulline: specification, sourcing origin, the evidence base for blood flow and exercise applications, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin (Vitamin B3): specification, forms (nicotinic acid vs niacinamide), sourcing origin, NIH/EFSA reference values, and bulk supply from YNP Ingredients.

Whey Protein Concentrate 80% HG

Whey Protein Concentrate 80% HG: specification, sourcing origin, food and beverage applications, and what to confirm before placing a bulk order.

Soya Protein Isolate 90%

Soya Protein Isolate 90%: amino acid profile, allergen status, sourcing, and what to confirm before buying in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

L-Carnitine Base

L-Carnitine Base: specification, sourcing, NIH evidence on fatty acid metabolism, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk.

L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine: specification, sourcing origin, evidence base for gut and recovery applications, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Taurine

Taurine: specification, sourcing, EFSA safety review context for energy drink use, and what to confirm before buying in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): specification, NIH and EFSA reference values, stability notes, and bulk sourcing from YNP Ingredients in India.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum: specification, Codex INS 415 regulatory status, functional properties, and food and beverage applications from YNP Ingredients.

L-Arginine (Base & HCl)

L-Arginine Base and HCl: specification, sourcing origin, role in nitric oxide synthesis, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk.

L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine & L-Valine (Individual BCAAs)

L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, and L-Valine: individual BCAA specifications, sourcing origin, and applications — separate from the BCAA 2:1:1 blend.

Glycine

Glycine: specification, sourcing origin, roles in collagen synthesis and sleep quality research, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine: specification, sourcing origin, precursor role in catecholamine and thyroid hormone synthesis, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Caffeine Anhydrous

Caffeine Anhydrous: specification, sourcing, EFSA and ISSN evidence on performance and safety, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine)

Betaine Anhydrous (Trimethylglycine / TMG): specification, sourcing, evidence for homocysteine metabolism and exercise performance, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Biotin (Vitamin B7): specification, sourcing origin, NIH and EFSA reference values, lab test interference note, and bulk sourcing from YNP Ingredients.

Choline Bitartrate

Choline Bitartrate: specification, sourcing origin, NIH and EFSA reference values, applications in cognitive and sports nutrition, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Glutathione

Glutathione: specification, sourcing origin, the oral bioavailability debate, and what to confirm before buying in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid): specification, sourcing origin, evidence for oral use in skin hydration and joint health, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Micellar Casein Isolate

Micellar Casein Isolate: specification, sourcing origin, slow-digesting protein evidence, and what to confirm before buying in bulk from YNP Ingredients.

Milk Protein Concentrate

Milk Protein Concentrate: specification, casein-to-whey ratio, sourcing from India, and applications in dairy and protein fortification.

Whey Powder

Whey Powder: specification, sourcing, and applications in bakery and confectionery — distinct from whey protein concentrate or isolate.

Rice Protein 80%

Rice Protein 80%: specification, amino acid profile, lysine limitation, sourcing from India, and plant-based formulation applications.

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate

L-Carnitine L-Tartrate: specification, how it differs from L-Carnitine Base, sourcing origin, and what to confirm before ordering in bulk.

L-Citrulline DL-Malate

L-Citrulline DL-Malate: specification, how it differs from L-Citrulline base, the exercise performance evidence, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AAKG) 2:1

L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AAKG) 2:1: specification, sourcing origin, the NO pathway rationale, and honest assessment of the evidence before buying in bulk.

Citric Acid (Monohydrate & Anhydrous)

Citric Acid Monohydrate and Anhydrous: specification, Codex regulatory status, applications in food and supplement manufacturing, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate (INS 202): specification, JECFA safety status, applications as a mould and yeast inhibitor, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Silicon Dioxide (Food Grade)

Silicon Dioxide (INS 551): specification, sourcing from Germany, JECFA safety status, anti-caking applications in powder blending and capsule filling.

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG / INS 621): specification, sourcing, regulatory safety status, umami flavour function, and applications in seasoning and food manufacturing.

Maltodextrin

Maltodextrin: specification, dextrose equivalent, sourcing from India, applications in sports nutrition and food manufacturing.

HVP RFC (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein — Reaction Flavour Chicken)

HVP RFC: specification, sourcing, how Maillard reaction flavours are produced, and applications in seasoning and snack manufacturing.

Cheddar Cheese Powder LS

Cheddar Cheese Powder LS: specification, sourcing from India, allergen status, and applications in savoury snack and seasoning manufacturing.

Soya Sauce Powder

Soya Sauce Powder: specification, sourcing from India, allergen status, and applications in seasoning and snack manufacturing.

Yeast Protein

Yeast Protein: specification, complete amino acid profile, sourcing from China, and applications in vegan protein and savoury seasoning formulations.

Cocoa Powder

Cocoa Powder: specification, natural vs alkalized types, sourcing from Indonesia, flavanol content, and applications in bakery and functional food.

Fructose

Fructose: specification, sourcing from India, transport mechanism, sports nutrition applications, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Stevia (Steviol Glycosides)

Stevia (steviol glycosides, INS 960): specification, sourcing from India, EFSA/JECFA ADI, and food and supplement applications.

Sucralose

Sucralose (INS 955): specification, sourcing from India, heat stability, EFSA ADI, and food and supplement applications.

Aspartame

Aspartame (INS 951): specification, sourcing from India, JECFA ADI, 2023 IARC classification, PKU labeling requirement, and applications.

HVP Groundnut & HVP Soya

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein from groundnut and soya: specification, allergen status, sourcing from India, and applications in seasoning and snack manufacturing.

Skimmed Milk Protein

Skimmed Milk Protein: specification, sourcing from India, casein-to-whey ratio, allergen status, and applications in dairy and food manufacturing.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid): specification, sourcing from China, body composition evidence, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

L-Carnitine Variants: Fumarate, HCl & Acetyl-L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine Fumarate, Hydrochloride, and Acetyl-L-Carnitine: how these forms differ from L-Carnitine Base and Tartrate, and when to choose each.

Casein Protein 80%

Casein Protein 80%: specification, sourcing from European countries, slow-digesting profile, and applications in sports nutrition and functional food.

Nitrosigine (Inositol-Stabilized Arginine Silicate)

Nitrosigine (inositol-stabilized arginine silicate): specification, sourcing from the USA, the patented ingredient context, and what to confirm before buying in bulk.

Ximeter ACP-1920 (Food-Grade Antifoam Compound Powder)

Ximeter ACP-1920: food-grade polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) antifoam compound powder — specification, sourcing from USA, Codex INS 900a regulatory status, and food manufacturing applications.

Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)

Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K, INS 950): specification, heat and pH stability, JECFA/EFSA/FDA regulatory status, and food and beverage applications.

Creatine Nitrate

Creatine Nitrate: specification, sourcing origin, solubility advantage over creatine monohydrate, and applications in premium pre-workout formulations.