Vitamin C – Direct-Compression Grade

Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble antioxidant vitamin, commercially produced by fermentation and synthesis from glucose. Offered here as liposomal, phospholipid-complex, microencapsulated, micronized and application-specific grades to improve dispersion, stability and uptake.

Direct-compression grade engineered for flow and compressibility, suitable for tablet manufacture without wet granulation.

GUTINS Vitamin C — direct-compression grade is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: application-grade specification; form / technology: direct-compression grade; diet suitability: Verify carrier.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Contributes to normal immune function
• Supports collagen formation for skin, gums and cartilage
• Antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress
• Enhances non-haem iron absorption
• Reduces tiredness and fatigue

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Tablets, powders, beverages, gummies.

• Liposomal vitamin C shots and sachets
• Immune support tablets and capsules
• Effervescent tablets
• Vitamin gummies
• Beauty-from-within collagen blends
• Fortified beverages

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 80-1000 mg/day
• Typical use level: 0.5-5% in beverages and effervescents; 20-60% in tablets and capsule fills; 5-30% in gummies (as active)
• Formulation tip: Blend with standard lubricants (e.g. 0.5–1% magnesium stearate) and compress directly.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in oils (liposomal forms disperse in water)

Storage & Handling

Store sealed at 15-25 °C, protected from light, heat and moisture; liposomal liquids refrigerated at 2-8 °C and not frozen.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Vitamin C is GRAS in the US, an authorised vitamin form in EU Directive 2002/46/EC and FSSAI schedules. Liposomal carriers use food-grade phospholipids; verify labelling in destination market.

Diet suitability: Verify carrier. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• High doses (>2 g/day) may cause GI upset; US UL 2 g/day
• Caution with kidney stone history and haemochromatosis
• Oxidises with heat, light, moisture and metal ions
• Liposomal/phospholipid grades contain soy or sunflower lecithin – declare source and allergen status

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.