Ectoin Fermentation Ingredient

ART-BS-001 is fermentation-produced ectoin, supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder for formulators requiring a defined biosynthetic ingredient with low moisture and controlled microbiology. Ectoin is a zwitterionic cyclic amino acid derivative valued in technical formulation work for its high water affinity, compatibility with aqueous systems, and suitability for premium cosmetic, supplement, and functional food concepts. It is not a live yeast product and is specified by chemical assay rather than CFU/g.

Typical specification targets include assay ≥98.0% by HPLC, moisture ≤1.0%, residue on ignition ≤0.5%, pH 5.0-8.0 in aqueous solution, and particle size suitable for blending through approximately 80 mesh. Indicative microbiological limits may include total plate count ≤1,000 CFU/g and yeast and mold ≤100 CFU/g, with specified pathogens absent where required by the purchasing specification. Final limits should be confirmed against the lot CoA. For adjacent biosynthetic ingredients, see the biosynthetic fermentation category.

• Cosmetic active ingredient systems: use in serums, creams, masks, scalp care, and post-process skin care concepts where a fermentation-derived, water-compatible active is required. Formulation teams typically evaluate ectoin in the water phase and confirm compatibility with humectants, polymers, preservatives, and emulsifier systems.
• Dietary supplement development: suitable for capsule, sachet, powder blend, and functional beverage premix development where the purchaser has confirmed regulatory status, serving level, and label language in the destination market. ArtemisYeast supplies the ingredient; finished-product compliance remains the buyer’s responsibility.
• Functional food and beverage R&D: applicable to dry premixes and low-dose inclusion systems that require high assay, neutral sensory impact at use level, and batch traceability. Pilot trials should verify solubility, heat exposure, pH stability, and interaction with minerals, proteins, sweeteners, or flavor carriers.
• Contract manufacturing procurement: 5 kg foil pouch format supports controlled dispensing, smaller campaign sizes, and staged qualification before larger commercial procurement. For purchasing review, submit target specification, destination country, and annual forecast through request quote for wholesale pricing on request.

Store ART-BS-001 in the original sealed 5 kg foil pouch in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse area away from direct sunlight, moisture, strong odors, and oxidizing materials. Recommended storage is 15-25°C with relative humidity controlled where possible. Keep the pouch tightly closed after opening and use clean, dry utensils to avoid moisture pickup and cross-contact with other raw materials.

Typical shelf life is 24 months from manufacture when stored under recommended conditions and when the package remains unopened. For opened pouches, ArtemisYeast recommends rapid use, resealing with desiccant where appropriate, and internal retesting according to the buyer’s quality program. During formulation, add under controlled mixing to prevent localized clumping, and validate dissolution or dispersion performance in the actual processing sequence.

ART-BS-001 is supplied for B2B ingredient use with lot-level traceability and a certificate of analysis available on request. Standard documentation may include CoA, specification sheet, allergen statement, non-GMO statement where applicable, food-grade or cosmetic-grade declaration as appropriate to the order, safety data sheet, and country-specific documents subject to availability. HACCP-aligned manufacturing information and documentation for ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, or Kosher status can be reviewed on request when applicable to the supplying site and batch.

Procurement teams should confirm assay method, impurity profile, residual solvent position, heavy metal limits, microbiological criteria, and packaging requirements before purchase order placement. Example heavy metal targets may include lead ≤1 ppm, arsenic ≤1 ppm, cadmium ≤1 ppm, and mercury ≤0.1 ppm, subject to final contract specification. ArtemisYeast supports supplier qualification, batch reservation, and export documentation through its quality documentation process.