What ingredient categories does Le-Nutra manufacture?

Le-Nutra manufactures five ingredient families: vegetal proteins (pea, rice, soy isolate, pumpkin seed), hydrolyzed proteins and peptides (wheat, soy, corn, pea, fish collagen), standardized herbal extracts (saffron, lemon balm, chamomile, pomegranate peel), cosmetic and personal care actives (GHK-Cu, ectoine, tranexamic acid, allantoin, D-panthenol) and dietary supplement ingredients.

Which quality documents are available for supplier qualification?

Each product can be supplied with a batch Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and specification sheet. Company certificates are displayed on our website, and product-specific statements can be requested where applicable.

What is Le-Nutra's production capacity?

Our 60,000 square meter production base operates six multifunctional production lines equipped with different types of extraction tanks, with an annual output of about 3,000 tons.

Can specifications be customized for my formulation?

Depending on the product, parameters such as purity or marker-compound content, extract ratio, mesh size, solubility and peptide molecular-weight range can be discussed with our R&D team to match your application.

Which markets does Le-Nutra export to?

Le-Nutra exports natural ingredients to more than 40 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and South America, supported by English-language documentation and our global service team.

How can I get the complete Le-Nutra product list?

Use the Request a Catalog page to receive our full ingredient catalog, including categories, typical specifications and available documentation.

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