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Product Introduction
Creatine Citrate is a stable salt complex of creatine and citric acid in a 1:1 molar ratio. Compared to creatine monohydrate, it offers approximately 3.8× higher aqueous solubility (~50 g/L) with mild acidity, making it an ideal ingredient for clear, sediment-free ready-to-drink creatine beverages and effervescent tablet formulations. Assay ≥98.0%, manufactured at scale in our own factory with batch-specific COA and MSDS included. Its core value lies in the unique combination of high solubility and mild acidity, helping brands break through the sedimentation bottleneck of monohydrate in liquid formulations and develop RTD sports nutrition products with superior gastrointestinal tolerance, making it a differentiated core ingredient for the premium liquid creatine segment.
Technical Specifications
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Property |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Off-white to white crystalline powder |
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Assay |
98.0% min |
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Moisture |
0.5% max |
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pH (1% solution) |
3.0-4.0 |
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Residue on Ignition |
0.1% max |
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Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
10 PPM max |
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Arsenic (As) |
1 PPM max |
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Chloride (as CI) |
0.01% max |
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Sulfate (as SO4) |
0.01% max |
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Ammonium Salt (as NH4) |
0.02% max |
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Total Plate Count |
1000 CFU/g max |
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Mold & Yeast |
100 CFU/g max |
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E. coli |
Negative |
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Salmonella |
Negative |
Health Benefits & Values
Sustained Energy for High-Intensity Training
Replenishes intramuscular phosphocreatine to preserve power during repeated intense bursts and extended workout sets.
Dual Creatine & Citrate Nutrient Support
Creatine fuels muscle energy metabolism while citrate boosts TCA cycle activity, enabling products combining energy and metabolic support.
Gentle Gastrointestinal Tolerance
Its organic acid salt structure reduces gastric irritation from high-dose creatine, fitting fitness users with sensitive digestive tracts.
Promotes Post-Workout Metabolic Recovery
Buffers excess metabolic acid from strenuous exercise, relieving acid accumulation and speeding up physical recovery.
Wide User Compatibility for Regular Use
Both ingredients naturally occur in human metabolism. This salt complex has mild properties for routine supplementation at recommended doses.
Core Value in Formulation Development
Single Raw Material Dual-Component Formula Design
Integrates creatine and citrate within one salt complex. Formulators eliminate separate citrate raw material purchases, shortening ingredient lists and simplifying recipe development for pre-workout and recovery blends.
High Aqueous Solubility for Liquid and Solid Formats
It exhibits high aqueous solubility, enabling clear, sediment-free ready-to-drink beverage formulations as well as dry powder blends and tablets.
Excellent Tableting Characteristics
Fine crystalline powder features good flowability and compressibility, reducing requirement for large amounts of binders and fillers. It simplifies tablet pressing and capsule filling workflows for CMO manufacturers.
Wide Ingredient Compatibility
Compatible with beta-alanine, B vitamins, electrolytes, plant-based antioxidants and amino acid raw materials. It integrates seamlessly into multi-functional pre-workout and post-recovery powder recipes.
Liquid Handling Guidance
For liquid trial formulations, prepare fresh batches or use refrigerated storage.
End-Application Scenarios
Pre-Workout Dry Powder Blends (Core Track)
Formulated into pre-exercise powder supplements focused on gentle digestion and metabolic buffering.
Sports Nutrition Tablets & Capsules
Used for direct compression tablets and hard-shell capsules, preferred for brands targeting easy, convenient daily creatine supplementation.
Post-Workout Recovery Supplement Powders
Recovery-focused powder blends that combine muscle energy replenishment with lactic-acid buffering benefits for athletes after heavy training.
Multi-Mineral & Functional Sports Supplement Blends
Compound with electrolytes, B vitamins and amino acids to build comprehensive multi-action fitness supplement portfolios.
Gentle-Formula Sports Nutrition
Differentiated supplement lines for fitness users with sensitive digestion.
Application Advantages and Market Positioning
Unique Organic-Salt Differentiator In Creatine Portfolio
Stands out from inorganic creatine salts and commodity monohydrate by pairing creatine with citrate for metabolic buffering and gentler digestion, forming a distinct selling narrative.
Target Brands Focused
Caters to supplement developers creating gentle-formula fitness products.
Mid-Premium Market Segment Fit
Creatine Citrate is matches market demand for differentiated creatine ingredients that deliver added metabolic benefits without the high cost of ultra-specialised chelate raw materials.
Complementary Role Within Full Creatine Product Range
Works alongside high-solubility creatine salts and chelated creatine products, enriching ingredient options for brands building a full lineup of sports nutrition supplements.
FAQ (Technical Q&A)
Q1: What is the core difference between it and Creatine Monohydrate?
A: It is a salt complex of creatine and citric acid with ~50 g/L solubility, providing both creatine and citrate. Monohydrate provides only creatine.
Q2: Is it suitable for liquid formulations?
A: Highly suitable. ~50 g/L solubility and mild acidity enable complete dissolution in room-temperature water, yielding a clear, transparent solution with no sedimentation, ideal for RTD sports beverages and effervescent tablets.
Q3: What is the recommended dosage?
A: 3 g as active creatine per serving in RTD and pre-workout liquid formulations. 3-5 g per serving in effervescent tablets and instant powders. Specific dosage depends on nutritional claims and regulatory requirements.
Q4: What is the pH? Why does it matter?
A: The pH of 1% aqueous solution is 3.0–4.0. It delivers milder gastrointestinal response compared to strongly acidic creatine HCl, reducing potential irritation risks for sensitive users.
Q5: How does this item differ from Creatine HCl?
A: Both are high-solubility creatine salts, but it has milder acidity and is gentler on the stomach; creatine HCl solutions are acidic and may irritate sensitive stomachs. Both suit RTD formulations; choice depends on target population and flavor system.
Q6: How does this item differ from Creatine Malate?
A: It focuses on "mild acidity + GI gentleness" for acidity-sensitive formulations; Creatine Malate focuses on "acidic environment + Krebs cycle dual-fuel" for pre-workout and muscle-building formulas. Both offer higher solubility than monohydrate.
Q7: Can you customize premix blends?
A: Yes. Custom premix blends with other sports nutrition ingredients supported, with formulation development and compatibility testing.
Q8: Can it be used in pet nutrition?
A: Yes. it can be used in canine and feline sports recovery and energy support supplements.
Q9: What is the citric acid source?
A: Citric acid is sourced from food-grade citric acid, combined with creatine via ionic bonding to form a stable salt complex, compliant with food and dietary supplement regulations.
Q10: How is Creatine Citrate positioned in the sports nutrition market?
A: Positioned as a "high solubility + mild acidity + GI gentleness" next-generation creatine form, featuring clear RTD and gentle digestion, suitable for premium RTD sports beverages and effervescent tablet products.
Q11: What applications is this product best suited for?
A: Best suited for RTD beverages, effervescent tablets, pre-workout liquids, and sports nutrition capsules.
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