Chromium Yeast-bound Chromium Powder – Food / Nutraceutical Grade

Chromium yeast is inactivated brewer's or baker's yeast grown in a chromium-enriched medium, providing trivalent chromium in a food-form matrix. It is positioned as a naturally bound chromium alternative to synthetic complexes.

Supplied as a mineral salt / chelate for supplement, premix and fortification use; elemental mineral content is declared on the CoA.

GUTINS Chromium Yeast-bound Chromium — food / nutraceutical grade is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: food / nutraceutical grade; form / technology: Salt / chelate; diet suitability: Generally vegetarian.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism
• Contributes to maintenance of normal blood glucose levels
• Supports healthy carbohydrate cravings management
• Supports insulin function as part of a healthy diet

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Mineral supplementation, premix, tablets/capsules.

• Blood sugar support capsules
• Weight management and appetite formulas
• Multivitamin and multimineral premixes
• Metabolic health blends with berberine or cinnamon
• Sports and body-composition products
• Meal-replacement shakes

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 50–200 µg/day chromium
• Typical use level: 1–20% in capsules and tablets depending on Cr assay
• Formulation tip: Calculate dosage on elemental mineral content (see CoA), not on total salt weight.
• 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

Insoluble to dispersible in water; insoluble in oils

Storage & Handling

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place (below 25 °C) protected from moisture and light.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

Chromium-enriched yeast is authorised in EU supplements (Directive 2002/46/EC Annex II) and used in US dietary supplements. Verify Cr assay labelling in destination market.

Diet suitability: Generally vegetarian. 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

• May enhance effects of glucose-lowering medication – advise monitoring in diabetics
• Consult a healthcare professional during pregnancy, lactation or with kidney/liver disease
• Avoid combining multiple chromium sources; keep total intake moderate (EFSA considers up to 250 µg/day of Cr(III) supplements unproblematic)
• Contains yeast – potential allergen; not for yeast-avoidant consumers

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.