Liposomal Folic Acid Powder
2.Purity: 8%-11% Folic Acid
3.Appearance:Pale yellow to white flowing powder
4.Carrier:Sunflower Warming Phospholipids
5.Form: Powder
6.Place of Origin:Shaanxi China
7.MOQ:1kg
8.Shelf Life:24 months
9.Microbial Testing: Compliant with GMP standards for purity and safety.
- Product Description
Liposomal Folic Acid Powder | Bulk Spray‑Dried Liposomal Vitamin B9 Raw Material for Nutraceutical Formulation
Why Choose Liposomal Folic Acid for High-End Supplements?
Many formulators run into costly surprises when sourcing liposomal folic acid powder. Merely reviewing total folic‑acid assay value on COA gives you no insight into real liposome performance. Some suppliers mix ordinary folic acid with generic phospholipids and label the blend as liposomal, without validated vesicle‑encapsulation structure. Differences in spray‑drying parameters, encapsulation efficiency, particle‑size distribution will create very different blending behaviour even if total folic‑acid content looks identical.
At Hongda Phytochemistry our liposomal folic acid bulk powder is manufactured via spray‑dried liposomal process. We provide not only total folic‑acid HPLC result but also encapsulation efficiency and DLS particle‑size data upon request. We strongly advise customers to run full lab validation with sample material under their own workshop conditions before committing to large‑volume orders, instead of making purchasing decisions relying purely on datasheet figures.
We provide standard grade 8‑11% folate content. Every finished production lot comes with lot‑tied COA, HPLC folate assay, encapsulation‑efficiency reading, DLS‑PDI particle distribution and zeta‑potential dataset alongside full contaminant screening. R&D evaluation samples and independent ISO‑17025 third‑party verification are available for supplement formulators and ingredient distributors across global markets.
Regulatory note: Local labelling obligations for liposomal / nano‑characterised ingredients vary significantly across territories. Your internal compliance team shall review finished‑product requirements prior to development work.
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Advantages of Shaanxi Hongda Liposomal Folic Acid:
1. Nanoscale Targeted Encapsulation: We utilize high-pressure homogenization technology to control the liposome particle size between 100-200nm, effectively avoiding macrophage clearance and ensuring that folic acid maintains 100% structural integrity before entering the bloodstream.
2. Direct Delivery of Fully Active 5-MTHF: Our raw material is fifth-generation active folic acid, combined with liposome technology. It bypasses the complex enzymatic conversion in the liver, ensuring optimal absorption even for the approximately 40% of the global population with MTHFR gene dysfunction.
3. Superior Physicochemical Stability: Traditional folic acid is extremely sensitive to light, heat, and pH. Our liposome barrier not only masks the metallic taste of the raw material but also significantly improves its shelf-life stability in solid beverage, tablet, and capsule formulations.
4. Supply Chain Resilience: We maintain a dynamic inventory of 2 tons of stock at our Xi'an production base and 5 tons in our European warehouse. We also guarantee 48-hour FOB delivery, helping your brand maintain market momentum when competitors face raw material shortages.
Product Specifications
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Solubility
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Dispensible in water
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Pass
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Assay(Folic acid)
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8%-11%
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9.2%
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Loss on Drying
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≤10.0%
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2.0%
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Total Heavy Metal
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≤10ppm(ICP-MS)
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<10ppm
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Lead(Pb)
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≤3ppm(ICP-MS)
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<3ppm
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Mercury(Hg)
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≤0.1ppm(ICP-MS)
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<0.1ppm
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Cadmium(Cd)
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≤1.0 ppm(ICP-MS)
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<1.0ppm
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Arsenic(As)
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≤1.0 ppm(ICP-MS)
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<1.0ppm
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Total Plate Count
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≤1000cfu/g(USP2021)
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<100 cfu/g
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Molds & Yeasts
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≤100cfu/g(USP2021)
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<10 cfu/g
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E.Coli
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Negative/gram(USP2022)
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative in 25 gram(USP2022)
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Negative
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Staphylococcus Aureus
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Negative in 25 gram
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Negative
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Important manufacturing note: For cosmetic / nutraceutical manufacturing and laboratory‑research use only. Not intended for direct consumer intake.
Liposome Market Confusion Points
Within liposomal nutraceutical raw‑material market, several widespread confusions repeatedly trouble buyers:
- Mixing ordinary folic acid with phospholipid powder does not equal real liposomal product. Simple physical blend lacks formed lipid bilayer vesicle structure; such material cannot deliver liposomal‑related physical characteristics, even though total folic‑acid assay meets target value.
- Total folic‑acid assay result cannot represent encapsulation efficiency. High total content may contain large amount of un‑encapsulated free folic acid; this will change actual performance in your finished formulation.
- Not every supplier includes DLS particle‑size and PDI data in standard COA. Without particle‑distribution data, buyers cannot judge whether liposome vesicles are uniform or prone to aggregation during shelf‑life.
- Spray‑drying process parameters make huge difference to final powder flow‑ability. Even adopting same raw input material, different spray‑dry temperature and protective‑sugar ratio will produce powder with very different bulk‑density and mixing performance.
If you want to understand the difference between phospholipid physical blend and real spray‑dried liposomal powder before sample application,
Please contact us:duke@hongdaherb.com
Liposomal Delivery System: Manufacturing Process
Our manufacturing process strictly adheres to cGMP standards, ensuring deep binding of natural phospholipids and active molecules through physical processing:
1. Shear Premixing: High-purity non-GMO sunflower seed phospholipids (PC) and 5-MTHF are pre-dispersed under controlled temperature and humidity.
2. High-Pressure Homogenization (Key Process): Under high pressure of 1000-1500 bar, the raw materials are forced through a microreactor to form a stable bilayer structure.
3. Low-Temperature Spray Drying: Utilizing a unique instantaneous low-temperature dehydration technology, liquid liposomes are converted into highly stable solid powder, preventing the inactivation of heat-sensitive components.
4. Multiple Testing: Each batch undergoes particle size distribution testing using a laser particle size analyzer (DLS) to ensure consistent encapsulation.
Raw Material & Botanical Sourcing
Our folate active substance and sunflower phospholipid carriers go through complete incoming QC screening before entering high‑pressure homogenisation and spray‑drying workflow. We reject incoming feedstock once identity or contaminant indicators fall outside agreed limits.
Regulatory landscape for liposomal ingredients differs widely among global markets. Some regions impose special labelling rules for materials characterised with nano‑scale particle properties. US and EU supplement frameworks set different baseline requirements for folate‑containing finished goods. It is your regulatory team’s responsibility to check local finished‑product labelling constraints before product launch.

Core Efficacy:
1. Preconception and Pregnancy Management: Liposomal folic acid powder can prevent neural tube defects. The extremely high absorption efficiency of liposomes reduces the daily dosage burden.
2. Homocysteine Control: Precisely lowers Hcy levels, a core synergist in cardiovascular health solutions.
3. Neurotransmitter Synthesis: Our liposomal folic acid supports dopamine and serotonin synthesis, enabling the development of high-end cognitive-enhancing products targeting mood management and cognitive protection.
4. Liquid Supplement Enhancement: Our liposomal powder has excellent water dispersibility, ideal for developing popular "energy bottles" or "ready-to-open" oral liquids.

Why Choose Shaanxi Hongda?1. Data-Driven Transparent Testing:
Folate active and phospholipid carrier complete identity and contaminant screening before production kick‑off. Intermediate sampling is performed through homogenisation and spray‑drying phases; testing is not only executed for final finished powder.
No batch leaves our facility until full in‑house lab testing passes, covering HPLC folate assay, encapsulation‑efficiency reading, DLS‑PDI particle scan, zeta‑potential measurement and full contaminant panel. Retained reserve samples are preserved for every production batch for retrospective review.

2. Global Compliance Certifications:
Halal, Kosher and ISO‑related certificate copies can be provided for eligible lots upon request. Our facility holds ISO22000 certification. We fully support third‑party lab verification if your QA department requires independent validation.

3. Packaging, MOQ & Lead Time
Packaging
25kg light‑proof moisture‑proof fiber‑drum fitted with dual food‑grade inner plastic bags. Custom labels can be arranged for large‑volume orders.
Order Information
‑ Sample:10‑50g for lab formulation trial assessment
‑ MOQ:1kg for trial batch; 25kg for standard bulk shipment
‑ Sample lead‑time:4‑6 working days
‑ Bulk production lead‑time:8‑16 working days, subject to raw‑material supply and liposomal‑production scheduling
‑ Shipping options: Air express for small consignments; sea‑freight for bulk‑volume orders
Practical business note: Liposomal production capacity gets tight during nutraceutical peak seasons. Reach out ahead for multi‑ton projects so we can lock‑in your production slot.

FAQs:
Q: What test documents come along with bulk liposomal folic acid shipment?
A: Each lot includes batch‑tied COA, HPLC chromatogram, encapsulation‑efficiency result together with DLS‑PDI and zeta‑potential dataset. SDS and additional certification copies are available on your request.
Q: Is there a difference in the detection methods between liposomal folic acid and regular folic acid?
A: Yes. Regular HPLC only detects the total amount of folic acid, while we provide additional comparative tests of free folic acid and encapsulated folic acid to prove the true effectiveness of the liposome structure. This is key to distinguishing between "true" and "fake" liposomes.
Q: Will your liposome powder break during tableting?
A: We add excipients to support the matrix, making the liposome spheres elastic under certain pressure. We recommend controlling the tableting pressure within an appropriate range, or consult our technical support for specialized tablet-grade specifications.
Q: Is there a risk of sensitization from the phospholipid source?
A: We use sunflower seed-derived phospholipids by default, completely avoiding soy allergens, in line with the global "Soy-Free" and "Clean Label" trends.
Q: Given the risk of shipping delays, can delivery time be guaranteed?
A: We implement a "dynamic inventory early warning mechanism." Once an order is confirmed, we promise customs clearance and departure within 48 hours. Air freight to major ports in Europe and America takes an average of only 5-7 days.
Contact Us:
Liposomal folic acid powder is your best tool to enhance brand premium. Choosing Shaanxi Hongda means you not only get highly active raw materials, but also a long-term guarantee regarding "cell delivery technology, formula stability, and global supply security."
Please contact us:duke@hongdaherb.com.