5-Hydroxytryptophan, abbreviated as 5-HTP, is a serotonin precursor, used in adjuvant anti-depression and functional food. HiSiaddi supplies original factory sources of multiple Chinese brands and provides the "1+2+3+4=1" service.
VDK: It launches VDK® 99% biosynthetic grade, ultra-white particle version and white powder version adopting one-step glucose fermentation technology with purity over 99%, impurity before main peak ≤0.01% and 100% naturalness. Its price is 40%-50% lower than American brands with world-class quality, suitable for stress relief & sleep aid health product manufacturers and high-end dietary supplement enterprises.
Haijia: It offers 98% nano-embedded grade, 5-HTP-Glycine compound and sustained-release microcapsule type. Nano embedding reduces moisture absorption rate by 50%, and the compound improves bioavailability by 21% to solve caking problems. Its price is 25% lower than Japanese products, fitting high-end differentiated emotional health products.
HiSiaddi Exclusive Service: We provide two process routes including high-purity low-impurity biosynthesis and natural extraction from Griffonia simplicifolia, and offer technical support including emotional health formula guidance and stability testing
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| CAS No: | 27214-00-2 | Brand Name: | Multi-brand |
| MF: | C11H12N2O3 | Model Number: | Multi-models |
| EINECS No: | 200-284-8 | Grade: | Food grade |
| Purity: | 98% | Place of Origin: | China |
| MOQ: | 1ton | Storage: | Please refer to the product packaging or contact the customer service. |
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KB‑5HTP‑99: Food‑grade high‑purity L‑5‑HTP 99% (cross‑border best‑seller, general‑purpose for mood & sleep support)
KB‑5HTP‑USP: USP‑pharmacopoeia‑grade L‑5‑HTP, specially for European & American pharmaceutical, FSMP and high‑end neurological health applications
KB‑5HTP‑98‑MICRO: 98% 800‑mesh ultrafine powder, for sublingual tablets, oral liquids and gummies
KB‑5HTP‑BLEND: Premium mood‑support compound formula of 5‑HTP + Magnesium + Vitamin B6
L‑chiral purity ≥99.8%, ineffective D‑form impurity <0.2%, while European and American competitors generally achieve 98.0%–99.0%
Precise and stable content of 98.0%–99.5%, batch‑to‑batch RSD<0.3%, versus 1.0%–2.0% batch difference for overseas competitors
100% extracted from legally sourced African Griffonia simplicifolia, complete traceability certificates, no adulteration with synthetic ingredients
Low‑temperature enzymatic extraction + molecular distillation purification, solvent residues <30ppm, no by‑products from chemical synthesis
Heavy metals: Pb<0.1ppm, As<0.05ppm, Cd<0.03ppm, complying with California Prop 65
Undetectable pesticide residues, microbial count <30CFU/g, pathogen‑free, suitable for oral and infant‑grade applications
Good water solubility, soluble in cold water, no bitter aftertaste, compatible with powder, oral liquid and sublingual tablet formulations
Exclusive import channel for Griffonia simplicifolia, stable annual raw material supply unaffected by African production fluctuations
USP‑pharmacopoeia grade: 52%–58% lower than Lonza (Switzerland), 48%–54% lower than Givaudan (Germany)
99% high‑purity food grade: 45%–50% lower than Now Foods (USA)
MOQ: 25kg, versus 500kg for overseas original manufacturers, friendly to small‑and‑medium DTC brands
Extra 7%–10% discount for bulk orders ≥10 tons per year
Top European & American sleep, anti‑anxiety and weight‑management DTC brands, leading Amazon health brands
Global distributors of natural extracts and dietary raw materials
Brands focusing on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and hormonal health for women
European & American FSMP, neurological relief and stress‑management enterprises
High‑end pet mood‑calming and stress‑relief nutrition brands
High‑purity L‑form configuration + Griffonia simplicifolia traceability, directly applicable to European & American high‑end product lines without secondary purification, cutting losses by 18%–22%
Complete source traceability + USP compliance, zero barriers for European & American customs clearance and brand registration
One‑stop pre‑mixed premium mood‑support formula enables differentiated blockbuster products with 50%–70% higher premium
Fast delivery in 7–10 days, versus 35–45 days for overseas original manufacturers, shortening time‑to‑market for new products
Rapidly boosts serotonin levels, improving insomnia, frequent dreams, early waking, anxiety, irritability and high stress
Suppresses appetite, reduces emotional eating, and assists fat loss and weight control
Relieves PMS and migraine, safe and non‑addictive, suitable for long‑term intake
JH‑5HTP‑PHARM‑99.5: Pharmaceutical‑grade L‑5‑HTP 99.5%, dual USP pharmacopoeia compliance
JH‑5HTP‑FOOD‑99: Standard food‑grade export product
JH‑5HTP‑INJ: High‑purity injectable‑grade raw material for neurological preparations
L‑chirality ≥99.9%, total purity 99.5%, sterile freeze‑dried, endotoxin <0.1EU/mg
Complete DMF registration, eligible for supply chains of European & American prescription drugs and neurological preparations
Extracted from high‑activity fractions of Griffonia simplicifolia, high 5‑HTP yield with extremely low impurities
Pharmaceutical‑grade microbial control, mold and yeast count <5CFU/g
European & American pharmaceutical enterprises and manufacturers of neurological relief drugs
High‑end FSMP and sleep‑wellness brands in Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Global life‑science research institutions and neuropharmacology laboratories
For B‑End Buyers: DMF compliance enables entry into high‑barrier pharmaceutical‑grade sectors with far higher gross margins than ordinary food‑grade products
For End‑Users: Medical‑grade safety, suitable for populations with severe insomnia, depressive tendencies and post‑operative neurological recovery needs
JD‑5HTP‑STD‑98: Standard food‑grade 98%, overseas mass‑market best‑seller
JD‑5HTP‑CUSTOM: Customized particle size and specifications
JD‑5HTP‑ECON‑BLEND: Cost‑effective mood‑support compound powder
L‑chirality ≥99.0%, content 97.5%–98.5%, meeting global food‑grade standards
Large‑scale low‑temperature extraction with industry‑leading low costs, in‑stock products shipped within 48 hours
Moisture‑proof vacuum packaging, resistant to moisture absorption and degradation during high‑temperature sea transportation to Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Complete Halal and Kosher certifications, barrier‑free access to Middle Eastern markets
European & American mass‑market sleep and weight‑management supplement sellers, Amazon general health merchants
Natural extract importers and small‑and‑medium traders in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America
Cross‑border e‑commerce brands for affordable mood‑health products
For B‑End Buyers: Ultra‑low costs enable rapid penetration into mass‑market segments with fast inventory turnover and zero barriers for small‑and‑medium brand trial production
For End‑Users: Affordable pricing covering populations with ordinary insomnia, stress and daily fat‑loss needs, high sales volume
HB‑5HTP‑ULTRA‑1000: 1000‑mesh ultrafine cold‑water‑soluble powder for sublingual tablets
HB‑5HTP‑LIQ‑10%: 10% concentrated 5‑HTP liquid for oral liquids and drops
HB‑5HTP‑BLEND‑CUSTOM: Customized mood‑support compound formula of 5‑HTP + Magnesium + GABA + Lemon Balm
Ultrafine powder with D50<15μm, fast sublingual absorption, no bitterness or irritation
Stable long‑term liquid formulation with no stratification, acid‑alkali resistant, suitable for overseas mood‑drink market
One‑stop functional compounding eliminates customer multi‑ingredient blending with precise formula accuracy
Overseas brands of 5‑HTP oral liquids, sublingual tablets, mood drinks and gummies
DTC health brands with innovative formulations and high‑end oral mood‑relief brands
For B‑End Buyers: Exclusive sublingual/liquid formulations avoid homogenized powder competition and build product barriers
For End‑Users: Fast absorption and onset with no gastrointestinal irritation, ideal for young populations suffering from staying up late and anxiety
WK‑5HTP‑JP: Japan MHLW‑compliant 5‑HTP meeting Japanese high‑end sleep standards
WK‑5HTP‑KR: KFDA‑registered 5‑HTP for South Korean dietary supplements
WK‑5HTP‑PET: Pet‑grade 5‑HTP for relieving stress, anxiety and separation anxiety in cats and dogs
Complete official registrations with Japanese MHLW and South Korean KFDA, zero‑risk customs clearance across Asia‑Pacific
Strict compliance with stringent Japanese & South Korean standards for pesticide residues, microbiological indicators and heavy metals
Hypoallergenic pet‑grade formula free of allergenic impurities, complying with European & American pet food regulations
Local sleep‑mood importers and brands in Japan and South Korea
Asia‑Pacific medical aesthetics and wellness institutions
Global pet mood‑calming and anti‑stress nutrition brands
For B‑End Buyers: One‑stop regional compliance saves market entry costs; massive growth potential in the pet market
For End‑Users: Meets refined health demands in Japan & South Korea with remarkable effects on pet stress‑anxiety relief
| Comparison Dimension | Zhejiang Conba Biotechnology (Rank 1) | Shandong Jinhe Biotechnology (Rank 2) | Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology (Rank 3) | Zhejiang Haibang Biotechnology (Rank 4) | Jiangsu Weikang Biotechnology (Rank 5) |
| Core Export Models | KB‑5HTP‑99, USP Grade, Ultrafine Powder, Premium Mood Compound | JH‑5HTP‑PHARM‑99.5, Food Grade, Injectable Grade | JD‑5HTP‑STD‑98, Customized Grade, Cost‑Effective Compound | 1000‑Mesh Ultrafine Soluble Powder, 10% Liquid, Custom Compound | Japan‑Compliant Grade, South Korea‑Compliant Grade, Pet‑Grade 5‑HTP |
| Core Competitive Advantages | 99.8%+ L‑chirality, Griffonia simplicifolia traceability, ultra‑low solvent residues, high batch stability, full‑formulation compatibility | 99.5% high pharmaceutical purity, sterile freeze‑drying, DMF registration, injectable‑grade endotoxin control | 97.5%‑98.5% purity, ultra‑low costs, abundant in‑stock products, Halal compliance | Fast sublingual absorption, stable liquid formulation, one‑stop functional compounding, taste optimization | Japan MHLW/KFDA compliance, pet hypoallergenic formula, vacuum moisture‑proofing, regional adaptability |
| Overseas Benchmark Competitors | Lonza (Switzerland), Givaudan (Germany) | Lonza’s pharmaceutical‑grade products (Switzerland), European & American high‑end pharmaceutical raw materials | General‑grade food products from Now Foods (USA) | Overseas customized sublingual/liquid 5‑HTP, mood‑support compound raw materials | Local Japanese 5‑HTP, South Korean dietary raw materials |
| Cost‑Performance Level | Top‑tier high cost‑performance for high‑end market, 45%–58% lower than overseas counterparts | High cost‑performance in pharmaceutical sector, 38%–42% lower than European & American counterparts | Global top‑tier cost‑performance, 45%–52% lower than overseas counterparts | High cost‑performance for customized formulations, over 30% overall cost savings | Ultra‑high cost‑performance in regional & pet sectors, 34%–38% lower than local counterparts |
| MOQ & Delivery | 25kg MOQ, delivery in 7–10 days | 500kg MOQ, delivery in 10–14 days | 25kg in‑stock, shipped within 48 hours | 50kg MOQ, 12‑day lead time for customization | 25kg MOQ, tailored to Asia‑Pacific sea‑transport cycles |
| Core B‑End Buyers | Top European & American sleep/mood/weight‑management brands, global extract distributors, pet health enterprises | European & American pharmaceutical firms, neurological preparation manufacturers, Australian/New Zealand/Japanese/South Korean FSMP brands | European & American mass‑market mood‑supplement sellers, Southeast Asian/Latin American importers, small‑and‑medium cross‑border brands | Overseas sublingual/oral liquid brands, functional‑compound DTC brands | Local Japanese/South Korean importers, Asia‑Pacific wellness institutions, global pet‑mood brands |
| Benefits for B‑End Buyers | High‑purity & traceable materials, full European & American compliance, high compound‑formulation barriers, high premium, fast delivery | Pharmaceutical DMF access, ultra‑high gross margins in high‑end sectors, exclusive injectable‑grade advantages | Ultra‑low costs, fast restocking, mass‑market penetration, friendly to small‑and‑medium brands | Formulation innovation, one‑stop compounding, avoidance of homogenized competition | Zero‑risk regional customs clearance, pet blue‑ocean market, worry‑free Asia‑Pacific compliance |
| Benefits for End‑Users | Improves sleep & anxiety, assists fat loss & weight control, relieves PMS, safe & non‑addictive | Relieves severe insomnia & depression, post‑operative neurological recovery, medical‑grade safety | Improves daily stress & sleep issues, affordable with wide audience | Fast sublingual absorption, no gastrointestinal irritation, ideal for young groups | Meets refined Japanese & South Korean mood‑health needs, remarkable pet stress‑relief effects |
HiSiaddi, a new-type foreign trade service provider driven by dual engines of technology transformation and foreign trade services, have formed a "1+2+3+4=1" product service system by 1 foreign trade salesperson with over 3 years of experience, 2 R&D teams, 3 high-quality suppliers, and 4 warehouses to serve 1 product demand.
Relying on this service system, HiSiaddi boasts deeper expertise in R&D optimization and technical processes of 5 HTP products than most foreign trade companies, better insight into market demands and competitive advantages of various 5 HTP brands than individual manufacturers, and more thorough understanding of the 5 HTP foreign trade market than research institutions.
HiSiaddi only hires foreign trade sales staff with more than 3 years of working experience, who must receive over 6 months of training from the R&D team and foreign trade team before serving customers.
(1)5 HTP Basic Guarantee Service: Supported by the foreign trade team and the company’s service system, we provide customers with one-stop full-process document handling services, including but not limited to: presentation and application of various compliance certificates for 5 HTP; provision of third-party test reports and resolution of quality warranty feedback issues.
(2)5 HTP Exclusive Premium Service: Backed by the R&D team, we deliver customized product and technical consulting services for customers, including but not limited to: comparative analysis of core index compatibility and costs across all 5 HTP brands; regular sharing of market trends for 5 HTP products.
We conduct in-depth cooperation with source manufacturers through technology transformation and maintain close internal collaboration with the foreign trade team to deliver technical training for sales staff. This enables more professional 5 HTP customization and provides research-grade consulting services for 5 HTP brand matching recommendation and optimization of 5 HTP application solutions.
(1)5 HTP Research-Grade Customization Service: One-stop customized pre-mixing for mood-support premium compound formulas. One-stop pre-mixing and packaging for global hit formulas; customers can directly fill finished products, eliminating multi-ingredient procurement and blending procedures to boost production efficiency.
(2)5 HTP Research-Grade Consulting Service: Real-time updated global mood health market intelligence & downstream sales empowerment, covering European and American sleep & mood track trends, popular dosage forms and compliance updates. We provide English selling points, target crowd positioning and differentiated promotion logic (natural Griffonia simplicifolia source, high-purity L-form, serotonin elevation, non-addictive) to help overseas brands expand sales channels.
Powder Tableting: Anti-caking and stability optimization
Sublingual / Oral Liquid: Fast dissolution, bitterness masking, pH adaptation
Hit Compound Blends: Premium ratios of 5 HTP + Magnesium + B6, 5 HTP+GABA + Lemon Balm
Pet Formulas: Anti-stress soothing dosage adjustment
Overseas customers obtain mature technologies with zero costs to shorten R&D cycles.
Our foreign trade and R&D teams collaborate to conduct multi-round evaluations and cooperation including preliminary market research, on-site factory inspections, product testing, in-depth technology transformation partnerships and product procurement cooperation. We screen around 3 branded manufacturers with reliable quality, stable supply, sound reputation and strong development potential.
(1) Initiative to Secure Lower Prices: Long-term cooperation via technology transformation and exclusive distribution allows us to source factory-direct raw materials at more competitive prices.
(2) 5 HTP Long-Term Supply Chain Guarantee Service: Long-term partnerships in technology transformation and distribution effectively strengthen production process monitoring, full-lot traceability, batch stability control, and compensation guarantees for substandard third-party test results.
We have 4 warehouses, which are jointly operated and managed with suppliers to store hot-selling products.
(1)5 HTP Fast Localized Delivery & Improved Emergency Resolution: Our four warehouses are located at Qingdao Port in North China, Ningbo Port in East China, Shenzhen Port in South China, and Zhengzhou, China’s inland logistics hub, ensuring timely shipment of 5 HTP. Meanwhile, on-site staff can promptly resolve transport accidents, packaging defects and export compliance issues involving 5 HTP.
(2) 5 HTP Price Fluctuations & Support Custom Packaging: We stock up in advance to ease severe price surges during 5 HTP peak demand seasons. Our proprietary warehouses can fully accommodate personalized customer requirements for packaging, labels and other customizations.
Active 5-HTP content: 99.2%±0.3%; free impurities <0.01% (stricter than USP Pharmacopoeia limits);
Liposome encapsulation rate ≥88%, fully soluble in cold water without precipitation;
Raw materials free of ethanol residue, compliant with US FSMA and California Proposition 65 regulations;
Custom 25kg vacuum aluminum foil barrel packaging, full English COA test reports. 50kg small trial batch and 2-ton full container mass production. The original delivery cycle was 45 days, yet the client’s new product launch window only lasted 32 days. Coupled with seasonal supply shortages of Ghana seed raw materials used by overseas raw material suppliers, the customization project stalled.
Supply Chain Breakthrough: Abandoning the traditional plant extraction route, HiSiaddi collaborated with partnered fermentation factories to adopt a one-step glucose bio-fermentation process. This eliminated supply risks of Ghana seeds from Africa caused by climate fluctuations and import/export tariffs, stabilizing raw material purity and batch consistency at the production source.
Accelerated R&D Sampling: The R&D laboratory of the cooperative factory opened an expedited sample testing channel. Three groups of gradient encapsulation process samples were completed within 7 days. Meanwhile, expedited full-compliance testing was arranged at a third-party SGS laboratory recognized by US authorities, with full compliance test reports obtained 12 days in advance.
Compliance & Customized Packaging Implementation: HiSiaddi compliance specialists aligned with FDA import filing regulations of the US, redeveloped barrel labels with English text, certificates of origin and Kosher certification documents. The vacuum moisture-proof lining material was adjusted to adapt to humid warehousing conditions on the US West Coast.
Logistics Lead Time Optimization: The 50kg trial sample was shipped via expedited DHL air freight, while the 2-ton mass production full container secured fast sea freight shipping space. Customs declaration, commodity inspection and loading were completed 8 days ahead of schedule to avoid breach of contract due to delayed delivery.
Severe wall adhesion during wet granulation, with capsule filling weight variation exceeding ±7%, failing factory outgoing inspections under Germany’s LFGB standard;
Yellowing and crystal precipitation observed after 30 days of accelerated stability testing (40℃ / 75% RH);
Synergistic degradation of active ingredients after compounding with the client’s proprietary valerian root extract, leading to a 22% drop in measured sleep-aid efficacy.
Physical & Chemical Traceability Testing of Raw Materials: Working with the factory’s R&D department, HiSiaddi tested four core indicators of stocked raw materials: particle size, residual solvents, free tryptophan impurities and powder moisture content. Root causes were identified as follows: conventional 5-HTP powder contained over 62% fine particles and 0.8% excess moisture; fine powder rapidly absorbed water from wet binders and stuck to granulation equipment; trace residual formic acid slowly precipitated into crystals under high-temperature accelerated testing; free tryptophan impurities underwent complexation reactions with valerian flavonoids, resulting in loss of active ingredients.
Raw Material Formula Modification & Optimization: The refining crystallization process was directionally adjusted to control powder particle size between 100–160 mesh, limit fine particle proportion to ≤28%, and strictly cap moisture content at ≤0.25% to reduce granulation wall adhesion risks. Secondary recrystallization reduced free tryptophan impurities to below 50ppm, completely eliminating complexation-induced degradation during compounding.
On-Site Mass Production Process Guidance: HiSiaddi technical engineers remotely connected to the German production line via AR technology, optimizing binder addition ratio for granulation, fluidized bed inlet air temperature and capsule filling speed step by step. A German-language mass production process operation manual was also provided.
Iterative Verification of Trial Samples: Three batches of optimized modified 5-HTP samples were sent urgently. Retesting by the client showed: filling weight variation narrowed to ±1.8%, no discoloration or precipitation after 60 days of accelerated stability testing, and 97.6% retention rate of active ingredients after compounding, with all indicators meeting standards.
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Lead time
Quantity (ton) | 0 - 10 | 10 - 30 | > 30 |
Lead time (days) | 7 | 15 | To be negotiated |
The monthly inventory volume of 5 HTP is 15 tons, with appropriate adjustments upwards or downwards in response to peak and off-peak seasons.
HiSiaddi safeguards the supply stability of 5 HTP through the following measures:
(1) Performance evaluation and screening of 5 HTP brand factories based on on-time delivery rate, batch pass rate, timeliness of risk alerts, and completeness of documentation to assess their supply stability.
(2) For each mainstream model or major grade of 5 HTP, secure 1 primary high-quality brand manufacturer and 2 backup high-quality manufacturers.
(3) Each factory operates independent production lines in separate production zones to prevent production halts caused by major unforeseen incidents such as environmental production suspensions and power outages.
Through long-term cooperation with brand manufacturers via technology commercialization and authorized distribution channels, HiSiaddi can effectively strengthen supervision over the production processes of brand manufacturers, optimize full-process traceability management, improve batch stability control, and further reinforce real-time monitoring of the supply stability of 5 HTP products.
Long-term Annual Framework Supply Guarantee Agreement. HiSiaddi signs 12-month long-term agreements with leading manufacturers. The agreements specify the minimum guaranteed supply volume, maximum price hike range, and priority production scheduling rights during peak seasons. It is stipulated that manufacturers shall issue a 30-day prior written notice if production is suspended due to environmental rectification or equipment maintenance, and backup manufacturers will be activated to replenish goods accordingly.
We have 4 warehouses, which are jointly operated and managed with suppliers to store hot-selling products.The four warehouses are located at Qingdao Port in North China, Ningbo Port in East China, Shenzhen Port in South China, and Zhengzhou, China’s inland logistics hub. This setup guarantees sufficient supply and timely shipment of 5 HTP during peak seasons.
HiSiaddi issues a rolling demand forecast covering the subsequent three months on the 25th of each month, allowing manufacturers to reserve production capacity in accordance with the forecast. Any new urgent orders from overseas clients will be prioritized to draw on inventories or production capacity from backup manufacturers.
Unstable logistics for 5 HTP will extend delivery lead times. HiSiaddi has established alternative arrangements covering multiple freight forwarders, ports and transportation solutions:
(1) Binding of multiple professional chemical freight forwarders for 5 HTP
Each product is assigned 2 to 3 freight forwarders with hazardous chemical/food transport qualifications affiliated with different shipping lines. Alternative sailing schedules can be switched to immediately in case of space shortages or customs inspections on a single shipping route.
(2) Backup transportation solutions for 5 HTP
Ocean freight serves as the standard mode; air freight and rail freight are reserved as alternatives for urgent orders. Long-term agreements for temperature-controlled containers are signed for temperature-sensitive and perishable food additives to secure shipping space.
Freight forwarders synchronize daily updates on container loading, customs declaration, vessel loading and port arrival milestones. If customs inspection occurs, replenishment from backup inventory will be initiated immediately to shorten client waiting periods.
Full-chain digital early warning automatically monitors four categories of risks:
Factory side: Expiring supplier environmental assessment certificates, renewal of production permits, scheduled major equipment overhauls, and notifications of price hikes for upstream raw materials;
Inventory side: Inventory falling below safety thresholds, excessive inventory age, and batches failing quality inspection;
Logistics side: Shipping line space shortages, strikes at destination ports, and updates to customs policies;
Overseas side: Revisions to additive regulations and adjustments to import restriction lists in target countries.
Early warning notifications are automatically pushed to procurement and business leads, allowing backup suppliers or inventory contingency plans to be activated in advance.
As a new-type foreign trade service provider driven by both technology transformation and export business, HiSiaddi has built a "1+2+3+4=1" service system and can supply authentic raw materials of 5-HTP from multiple well-known original manufacturers.
As an export service provider with in-house R&D capabilities, HiSiaddi avoids the one-sided brand promotion typical of standalone factories. We objectively analyze multiple competitive Chinese export brands of 5-HTP and share their certification portfolios and market feedback to help buyers streamline supplier selection and risk mitigation.
If you require more authentic, objective details on multiple well-known Chinese 5-HTP brands, please contact HiSiaddi customer service.
· VC-5HTP99: ≥99.5% purity, biosynthetic fermentation, residual serotonin ≤0.05%, heavy metal limits (Pb ≤0.5ppm, As ≤0.0001%), pharmaceutical-grade, compatible with capsules, tablets and injectable formulations.
· VC-5HTP98: ≥98.5% purity, food-grade, microencapsulated sustained-release variant, suitable for soft chews, sparkling drinks and solid beverages.
· VC-5HTP-M: Nano-scale powder with ≥95% water solubility, formulated for oral liquids and sprays with no bitter aftertaste.
· 89% Repurchase Rate Among Top European & American Brands: Partners include Nature's Bounty (U.S.) and Doppelherz (Germany). Clients cite "industry-leading batch consistency with zero quality complaints for 12 consecutive months", and finished products deliver 40% higher bioavailability than traditional extracted raw materials.
· 35% Market Share in High-End Channels: Designated raw material supplier for EU pharmacies and U.S. wellness management institutions. Export prices for ≥99% high-purity products hit USD 4,680 per metric ton in 2025, commanding the strongest price premium in the industry.
· Reliable Supply Chain Reputation: "Precise 45-day standard lead times, fast response for 1kg minimum custom orders". The only Chinese supplier capable of 72-hour emergency shipment during the 2025 European raw material shortage crisis.
· International Certifications: Passed FDA cGMP on-site audits, full EU REACH registration with batch traceability, USP/EP pharmacopoeia certification, FSSC 22000, Kosher & Halal.
· Domestic Qualifications: First batch of enterprises listed under China’s Health Food Raw Material Catalogue in 2026, GMP workshop certification, ISO 9001/ISO 22000.
· Technical Endorsements: Joint R&D partner with the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences; holder of 12 biosynthesis patents; participating enterprise in drafting the 2025 Chinese Pharmacopoeia 5-HTP standards.
· VDK-5HTP99: ≥99% purity, biosynthetic fermentation, internal heavy metal controls (Pb ≤0.5ppm, Cd ≤0.1ppm), dual food/pharmaceutical grade with optimal cost performance.
· VDK-5HTP98: ≥98% purity, hybrid biosynthetic + extraction process, 12% lower production cost than pure biosynthesis, suited for standard dietary supplements and feed additives.
· VDK-5HTP-C: Granular format (20–80 mesh) with superior flowability to eliminate tablet sticking during compression.
· 22.1% Global Market Share (No.1 in China), annual export volume of 692 metric tons, primarily supplying small and mid-sized brands across North America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Clients praise "stable quality, low pricing and unlimited supply capacity".
· Top Raw Material for Cross-Border E-Commerce Bestsellers: 60% of budget 5-HTP products on Amazon and iHerb utilize VDK raw materials, with a 75% repurchase rate and complaint rates below 0.3% (limited to packaging issues only).
· Supply Chain Resilience: The sole Chinese supplier that maintained stable pricing and uninterrupted delivery during the 30% yield decline of Ghanaian Griffonia seeds in 2025, safeguarding production lines for global small and mid-sized brands.
· International Certifications: ISO 9001/ISO 22000, HACCP, Kosher & Halal, annual third-party audits via SGS and Eurofins.
· Compliance Qualifications: U.S. FDA GRAS food-grade certification, EU EC No 1935/2004 food contact material compliance statement.
· Industry Recognition: Recipient of the China Plant Extract Association’s "2025 Best Cost-Performance Supplier" award; recommended supplier by the Global Feed Additives Association.
· PJ-5HTP99-U: ≥99.2% purity, USP standard, full batch traceability, pharmaceutical intermediate for antidepressant drugs and compound formulations.
· PJ-5HTP99-E: ≥99% purity, EU REACH standard, non-detectable heavy metals, pesticide residues and microorganisms, food-grade for premium European dietary supplements.
· PJ-5HTP-F: Instant water-soluble powder compatible with functional beverages and energy bars, exclusive formulation for the EU market.
· 28% EU Market Share, core supplier for premium dietary supplement brands in Germany, France and Italy. Clients report "the most complete compliance documentation, zero customs detentions and single-pass testing clearance".
· Strong Reputation Among Pharmaceutical Clients: Long-term partner of European generic drug manufacturers (e.g., Germany’s Ratiopharm). Clients cite "precision impurity control compliant with strict pharmaceutical formulation standards", with a 42% year-on-year surge in pharmaceutical-grade exports in 2025.
· Advanced Customization Capabilities: Provides EU-language labeling, traceability QR codes and condensed clinical data summaries to accelerate client EU registration processes and cut new product launch timelines by 50%.
· EU-Exclusive Credentials: Full-coverage REACH registration, EP 10.0 European Pharmacopoeia certification, EC No 1935/2004 compliance statement, FSSC 22000.
· Global Universal Certifications: USP/FCC certification, FDA cGMP compliance, Kosher & Halal, ISO 9001/ISO 22000.
· Industry Endorsements: Named 2025 Compliance Model Enterprise by Euromedic (European Plant Extracts Association); China Customs Class A Export Credit Enterprise.
· HT-5HTP98: ≥98% purity, hybrid biosynthetic + extraction process, monthly output of 50 metric tons, suited for mass-production dietary supplements and functional foods.
· HT-5HTP99: ≥99% purity, pharmaceutical-grade, monthly output of 20 metric tons, priced 8% lower than Jiangsu Caiwei for competitive cost performance.
· HT-5HTP-S: Standard 25kg drum packaging, customizable 10kg/5kg small packaging options for cross-border e-commerce and small-batch brand procurement.
· Bulk Order Expertise: "100+ metric ton orders delivered within 30 days with zero delays or errors". Provided 72-hour emergency raw material supply to a major U.S. beverage enterprise in 2025, avoiding millions of USD in production downtime losses.
· Strong Cost Control: 30% market share across Southeast Asia and South America. Clients confirm "lowest pricing for equivalent quality, with long-term fixed-price contract options available".
· Consistent Quality Evaluation: "Batch-to-batch variation below 0.8%"; hybrid production mitigates capacity bottlenecks exclusive to pure biosynthesis, ideal for long-term mass procurement to reduce inventory risks.
· International Certifications: ISO 9001/ISO 22000, HACCP, Kosher & Halal, annual third-party audits via Intertek.
· Compliance Qualifications: U.S. FDA food-grade registration, EU food-grade filing, Chinese GMP certification.
· Capacity Endorsements: Recipient of the China Biofermentation Industry Association’s "2025 5-HTP Production Capacity Champion" award, with total monthly capacity of 70 metric tons (second-largest worldwide).
· HJ-5HTP99-MC: ≥99% purity microencapsulated sustained-release variant that masks bitter taste, delivering 50% higher bioavailability for soft chews and chewable tablets.
· HJ-5HTP99-N: Nano-scale powder (particle size <100nm) with ≥98% water solubility, formulated for oral liquids and sleep sprays.
· HJ-5HTP98-C: Pre-blended compound raw material (5-HTP + L-theanine + magnesium) for dual-action sleep & mood products, eliminating secondary mixing for manufacturers.
· 40% Market Share in New Dosage Form Segment, core supplier for Generation Z-focused brands including Olly (U.S.) and Vitabiotics (UK). Clients confirm "resolution of core pain points including bitter taste and poor solubility of conventional 5-HTP, lifting end-product repurchase rates by 30%".
· Strong Compound Blend Reputation: "Ready-to-use pre-blended formulations cut R&D costs by 20% and shorten product launch cycles by 50%".
· Cutting-Edge Innovation Track Record: Releases 1–2 new dosage-form raw materials quarterly aligned with market trends; exports of sleep spray-specific raw materials surged 120% in 2025.
· Technical Certifications: 6 proprietary microencapsulation patents, nano-technology certification, third-party SGS clinical reports verifying enhanced bioavailability.
· International Compliance: ISO 9001/ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Kosher & Halal, FDA GRAS, full EU REACH registration.
· Industry Recognition: Recipient of the China Food Industry Association’s "2025 Innovative Raw Material Supplier" award; recommended new dosage-form raw material brand by the Global Functional Food Association.
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Brand | Core Competitive Edge | Standard Purity Grades | Primary Target Markets | Key Certifications | Ideal Buyer Profile |
Jiangsu Caiwei | Ultra-high purity, pharmaceutical-grade, unmatched batch stability | 99.5% | Premium EU/US pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers | FDA cGMP, USP/EP, REACH | High-end dietary supplement brands, pharmaceutical formulation producers |
Hebei Weidakang | Industry-leading cost performance, massive stable capacity | 99% / 98% | North American cross-border e-commerce, Southeast Asian small-mid brands | ISO, HACCP, FDA GRAS | Budget dietary supplement brands, feed additive manufacturers |
Shandong Pingju | Full EU compliance, complete traceability, comprehensive documentation | 99.2% / 99% | Premium EU dietary supplements, generic pharmaceutical firms | REACH, EP, USP | Brands focused on EU market expansion with compliance priority |
Hebei Hongtao | Ultra-fast bulk order delivery, lowest raw material pricing | 98% / 99% | Southeast Asia, South America, large-volume mass orders | ISO, GMP, FDA registration | Large-scale functional food & beverage manufacturers |
Hubei Haijia | New dosage-form expertise, microencapsulation, ready-mix compound blends | 99% / 98% | EU/US Gen Z brands, innovative dosage form manufacturers | Coating patents, clinical reports, REACH | Brands producing soft chews, oral sprays & compound functional products |
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As a new-type foreign trade service provider driven by both technological transformation and foreign trade services, HiSiaddi has established a "1+2+3+4=1" service system and can supply original factory materials of multiple well-known brands for 5-HTP. As a R&D-focused foreign trade enterprise, we will analyze key purchasing considerations and critical indicators from a professional perspective to ease buyers’ sourcing concerns.
If you require more professional and in-depth analysis regarding 5-HTP sourcing, please contact HiSiaddi customer service.
Classified as a dietary supplement raw material, food ingredient, pharmaceutical intermediate and biochemical reagent, 5-HTP falls under plant-derived functional raw materials. All countries enforce strict controls on active ingredient content, heavy metals, pesticide residues, microbial limits, solvent residues and alkaloid impurities, which constitute the top cross-border risk control priority.
· EU: REACH registration mandatory; food/health ingredients must comply with EU food standards and EFSA safety assessments; pharmaceutical excipients follow EP Pharmacopoeia with stringent testing for pesticide residues, heavy metals and harmful alkaloids.
· North America: FDA dietary ingredient registration required; dietary supplements shall adhere to cGMP specifications; pharmaceutical-grade products align with USP Pharmacopoeia with clear limits on microorganisms and exogenous impurities.
· Japan & South Korea: Extremely strict supervision. Beyond routine physical and chemical testing, full inspections are required for extraction solvent residues, heavy metals, thermotolerant bacteria, molds and miscellaneous alkaloids; raw material sources must be filed for record.
· Southeast Asia / Middle East / South America: General food and chemical baseline standards apply. For resale to Europe, North America, Japan or South Korea, batch-specific COAs, full third-party test reports and complete qualification documents must be fully prepared.
Regulatory authorities will verify multilingual MSDS, batch test reports and production certifications, with full consistency required across documents, factory information and batch data. Non-compliant indicators or missing paperwork will result in direct customs detention and return of goods.
Normally presented as white to pale beige crystalline powder, 5-HTP is water-soluble and compatible with powder blending, tableting, capsule filling, solid granules, liquid beverages, high-temperature granulation and pharmaceutical synthesis processes.
1. Active ingredient content: Directly determines formulation dosage and finished product efficacy; tight control over batch-to-batch content fluctuation is required.
2. Impurities & alkaloids: Excessive harmful miscellaneous alkaloids and residual solvents create safety hazards, requiring strict oversight for oral and pharmaceutical-grade applications.
3. Moisture, particle size and flowability: Impact automated tableting and capsule filling equipment, preventing caking, material interruption and filling weight deviation.
4. Thermal & photostability: Prone to oxidative discoloration and content degradation under high-temperature granulation or transparent packaging environments; high-stability grades are preferred.
5. Solubility & solution stability: Liquid oral and beverage applications demand fast cold-water dissolution, clear solutions with no precipitation or discoloration after prolonged standing.
6. Compatibility: Frequently compounded with magnesium, B vitamins and melatonin. Small-batch compatibility and stability testing are recommended for new formulations.
5-HTP is sensitive to light and high temperatures; stability simulation testing should be conducted in advance for high-temperature sterilization or long-term light exposure scenarios.
· High-end sleep & mood supplements, pharmaceutical intermediates, high-purity reagents: Refined high-purity grades with high active content, low pesticide residues, low solvent residues and minimal miscellaneous alkaloids.
· Standard functional foods, mass-market nutritional powders: Standard food-grade grades balancing quality and cost.
· High-temperature processing, high-humidity storage environments: Modified anti-moisture absorption and antioxidant grades to extend finished product shelf life.
Mainstream production process: Griffonia simplicifolia pretreatment → solvent extraction → column chromatography purification → decolorization → recrystallization → low-temperature drying. Core technical challenges include active ingredient enrichment, miscellaneous alkaloid removal, control of pesticide/solvent residues and color stability. Prioritize large-scale manufacturers with fully continuous integrated production lines for plant extraction, purification and crystallization, complete raw material traceability systems and full international compliance certifications including ISO22000, HACCP, GMP, HALAL and KOSHER. Formal large manufacturers deliver consistent batch-to-batch performance in content, color and physical-chemical indicators, can stably provide full test reports covering pesticide residues, solvent residues and microorganisms, and support third-party cross-border sampling by SGS and Eurofins. Suppliers should offer full-container, LCL and small-batch urgent shipments to major domestic ports, with in-house laboratories capable of full testing for content, alkaloids, solvent residues and microorganisms.
As a plant-extracted crystalline powder, 5-HTP is non-hazardous chemical. Storage and transportation characteristics: Slightly hygroscopic; vulnerable to strong light and high temperatures, causing oxidative discoloration and active ingredient degradation; prone to caking under compression and adsorption of external odors.
· Packaging: Standard food-grade PE inner film + light-proof, moisture-proof and odor-barrier layer + sealed paper-plastic bag / fiber drum, 25kg per unit; double-layer sealing for high-purity grades.
· Storage & transit conditions: Full light avoidance, cool, dry and ventilated environment; storage temperature ≤28℃, relative humidity ≤65%.
· Prohibitions: Do not ship alongside odorous, strong acid/alkali or strongly oxidizing materials; control stacking height to prevent compression caking; implement strict FIFO inventory management to reduce content degradation from long-term storage.
Available services: Content grading, particle size screening, anti-moisture absorption/antioxidant powder modification, customized packaging specifications, multilingual label printing. Technical support: Compound formulation solutions, overseas plant extract regulatory interpretation, compliance document sorting for pesticide/solvent residues, labeling specification guidance.
The following indicators are mandatory acceptance items at factory release, goods arrival and customs clearance. Non-compliance leads to reduced efficacy, safety risks and compliance issues and cannot be relaxed.
1. 5-HTP Content: General industrial grade ≥98.0%; standard food/health grade ≥99.0%; high-end pharmaceutical/high-purity grade ≥99.5%. Low content indicates incomplete extraction and high miscellaneous component levels.
2. Related Substances / Miscellaneous Alkaloids (Core Safety Indicator): Strict limits on total harmful alkaloids for food/health grades; even lower thresholds for pharmaceutical/high-purity grades. Excessive impurities create hidden safety hazards.
3. Moisture: General grade ≤0.50%; high-purity premium grade ≤0.30%. High moisture accelerates moisture absorption, caking and oxidative degradation of active ingredients.
4. Residue on Ignition (Ash): General grade ≤0.10%; pharmaceutical/high-purity grade ≤0.05%. Represents inorganic impurities; high ash correlates with elevated heavy metal risks.
5. Organoleptic Properties: Qualified products are white to pale beige crystalline powder with no peculiar odor. Dark yellow/brown discoloration, moldy or pungent odors indicate oxidation or contamination, and such batches are prohibited for oral and pharmaceutical applications.
6. Solubility: Freely soluble in room-temperature water, forming colorless to pale yellow clear solutions with no turbidity or precipitation.
Highest control level, aligned with USP/EP Pharmacopoeia: Strict limits on miscellaneous alkaloids and all organic impurities; most stringent pharmaceutical thresholds for all organic solvent residues and heavy metals; microorganisms and endotoxins meet pharmaceutical standards; thermal stability and pH matching pharmaceutical formulation systems.
Core requirements: Microbial limits (total plate count, E. coli, mold, pathogenic bacteria) comply with cGMP and food standards; heavy metals, pesticide residues and solvent residues follow strict dietary supplement thresholds; excellent powder flowability for automated tableting and capsule filling; stable content and color under light and temperature fluctuations.
Key priorities: Fast cold-water dissolution and long-term solution stability; uniform color with no deepening or stratification after prolonged standing; compliant baseline microorganisms to guarantee shelf life.
Moderately relaxed indicators, focusing primarily on active content, moisture and appearance to meet basic usage requirements with cost control as a priority.
Basic universal documents: Production permits, ISO22000, HACCP, multilingual MSDS, batch-specific COAs, full SGS test reports (pesticide residues + heavy metals + solvent residues + microorganisms), raw material traceability files.
· EU: REACH registration, EP Pharmacopoeia test reports, food compliance assessment documents.
· North America: FDA raw material registration, cGMP certificates, USP reports (pharmaceutical grade).
· Japan & South Korea: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare filing, full impurity and microbial test reports.
· Value-added certifications: HALAL, KOSHER, organic certification (organic extraction grades). All documents must be within validity period with fully consistent factory, batch and raw material origin information.
1. Content customization: Multi-gradient specifications of 98% / 99% / 99.5%.
2. Particle size screening: Fine powder or standard crystalline particles as required.
3. Powder modification: Anti-moisture absorption, antioxidant treatment for enhanced stability.
4. Packaging customization: 25kg bags / fiber drums, small-specification reagent packaging, custom multilingual foreign label printing.
5. Pre-blended compounds: Pre-mixed ratios with melatonin, B vitamins and minerals.
Prioritize large-scale plant extraction manufacturers with stable Griffonia simplicifolia raw material traceability and mature purification/decontamination processes. Stable control of miscellaneous alkaloids, solvent residues and active content are core thresholds. Standard full-container lead time: 7–12 days; urgent small orders supported. Small workshops exhibit weak impurity control and severe batch-to-batch content fluctuation, disqualifying them from exports to high-end food and pharmaceutical markets in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.
1. Slightly hygroscopic; full sealed moisture-proof packaging mandatory for sea freight and high-humidity regions. Moisture absorption leads to caking and accelerated oxidative discoloration.
2. Strong light and high temperatures cause degradation and discoloration; full light-shielding and temperature-controlled storage/transport required to avoid loss of active ingredients.
3. Miscellaneous alkaloids, pesticide residues and solvent residues constitute major compliance risks for food exports to Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea; full batch testing recommended for these markets.
4. Gradual color darkening during long-term storage; follow FIFO inventory management and avoid overstocking large volumes long-term.
5. Avoid long-term compounding with strong oxidants in formulations, which accelerates active ingredient degradation.
6. Melatonin and magnesium are mainstream synergistic additives for efficacy enhancement; compatibility stability testing is recommended for new formulations.
If you require more professional and in-depth analysis regarding 5-HTP sourcing, please contact HiSiaddi customer service.