Beta-Alanine · Sports Nutrition Amino Acid for Pre-Workout & Endurance Formulas

Key characteristics

• Identity: Beta-alanine (β-alanine).
• Form: white crystalline powder or granules; free-flowing with suitable packaging and storage.
• Solubility: generally soluble in water, supporting powdered drink mixes and functional beverage concentrates.
• Sensory: can have a slightly sharp taste; flavour systems and sweeteners are typically used in drink formats.
• Format flexibility:
  • Powder blends (tubs, sachets, stick packs),
  • Capsules and tablets,
  • Functional beverage powders and concentrates (application dependent).
• Processing compatibility: typically stable in dry blends; evaluate interactions with acids, flavours and sweeteners in finished systems.
• Labelling: typically declared as “beta-alanine” in supplement ingredient lists; country-specific rules apply for food vs. supplement positioning.

Atlas supports customers in selecting the right grade and particle size for blend performance, flow, dusting control and capsule/tablet manufacturing.

Indicative specification points

Specifications vary by grade (food/supplement/pharmacopeial) and customer requirements. Typical parameters include:

• Assay/purity: high-purity beta-alanine content according to agreed specification.
• Appearance: white crystalline powder; free from visible foreign matter.
• Identification: conforms to agreed identity tests.
• Loss on drying / moisture: controlled to support flowability and stability.
• Residue on ignition (ash): controlled according to standard.
• Heavy metals and specific impurities: restricted to meet food/supplement requirements.
• Particle size distribution: options available to optimize mixing behavior and tableting/capsulation performance.
• Microbiology: low microbial counts appropriate for sports nutrition applications (limits depend on standard and region).

Each batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet. Additional documentation (GMO status, allergen statements, dietary suitability, origin, Halal/Kosher certificates and others) can be provided depending on producer and grade to support customer specifications and audits.

Pre-workout powders and stick packs

• Powdered pre-workout blends – commonly combined with creatine, citrulline, caffeine, taurine, electrolytes and flavour systems.
• Single-serve sachets and stick packs – suited for on-the-go use; particle size and flow support high-speed packing.
• Effervescent and acid systems – evaluate compatibility with acids/buffers and carbonation systems where used.

Endurance and performance drink mixes

• Performance drink powders – used in blends with electrolytes and carbohydrates, depending on product concept.
• Hybrid products – combined with amino acids and functional ingredients for “all-in-one” mixes.

Capsules and tablets

• Capsules – common format for simplified dosing; select particle size and density to support consistent fill.
• Tablets – requires compressibility evaluation and suitable excipient selection.

Functional beverage concepts

• Powder-to-drink formats – most common beverage approach; enables higher loads with manageable stability.
• Shots and concentrates – possible, but taste and stability require careful formulation.
• RTD beverages – feasible in some systems; evaluate solubility, sensory impact and regulatory positioning (food vs. supplement).

Formulation guidance

• Taste management: beta-alanine can present sharpness; use flavours, sweeteners and acid systems to optimize sensory profile.
• Serving size: high-load pre-workouts may require careful bulk density and flow control for packaging efficiency.
• Blending: control segregation and dusting; choose appropriate particle size distribution for uniformity.
• Regulatory: confirm category (food vs. supplement), permitted uses, recommended daily intake limits and labeling rules in each target market.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as food/supplement grade beta-alanine with agreed specifications for purity, identity, impurities and microbiological criteria.
• Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical data sheet.
• Additional documentation may include GMO status, allergen declarations, dietary suitability, origin, contaminant/heavy metal statements and Halal/Kosher certificates depending on producer and grade.
• Production sites typically operate under recognised quality and food safety systems such as HACCP and FSSC/ISO 22000; further certifications may be available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for compliance with supplement/food rules, maximum levels, labeling and claims in each destination market.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging options include fibre drums, cartons or multiwall paper bags with inner liner depending on grade and supply route.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed original packaging to protect from moisture and odours.
• Maintain good handling practices to prevent caking, ensure blend uniformity and control dusting.
• Shelf life is defined on the specification and COA; customers should verify flowability and performance during storage.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your intended format (pre-workout powder, endurance mix, capsules/tablets, beverage concept), target purity/standard (food/supplement/pharmacopeial), annual volume, preferred packaging, documentation requirements (Halal, Kosher, non-GMO, etc.) and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable beta-alanine grades and complementary system options.