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L-Lysine HCl

Amino AcidsCAS 657-27-2

An essential amino acid supplied as the hydrochloride salt for stability, used in nutritional fortification and sports nutrition formulations.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Odour
Odourless
Typical usage level
Set by target nutrient content
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 (fortification)
E-number
Pending
Status
Authorised nutrient source
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
L-Lysine HCl
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Nutrient fortificant

Technical functionWhat it does
essential amino acid fortificationSupplies a rate-limiting amino acid to improve protein quality.

Recommended applications

Sports nutrition
Nutrient fortificant
Fortified foods
Nutrient fortificant
Infant nutrition
Nutrient fortificant
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
ColourWhite to off-white crystalline powder
OdourOdourless
SolubilityFreely soluble in water
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Typically produced by fermentation; confirm the fermentation substrate with the supplier for a non-GMO claim.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Assay, Heavy metals, Chloride content.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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