Hydroxycitric Acid Powder

Hydroxycitric Acid Powder from Garcinia Cambogia — 60% HCA Extract for Weight Management Formulations

Shaanxi Hongda Phytochemistry Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer and seller of Hydroxycitric Acid Powder, isolated from the fruit rind of Garcinia cambogia and standardised to 60% HCA by HPLC. Founded in 2001, Hongda covers an area of 20,000 square metres with 100,000-level purified workshops, annual output of 3,000 tons and in-house SGS-standardized laboratory. Certifications: cGMP, HALAL, KOSHER, FSSC22000, ISO9001, ISO22000, BRC, ORGANIC. Hongda can ship within 3-7 working days and provides 25kg/drum Packaging for B2B customers in Europe, North America, South-east Asia and Russia looking for a stable, bioavailable HCA ingredient.

Product specification

Product Introduction

Hydroxycitric Acid Powder is a pure phytochemical substance derived from the fruit rind of Garcinia cambogia (Malabar Tamarind). Chemically known as 1,2-dihydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, it is a competitive inhibitor of ATP citrate lyase, the enzyme that converts excess carbs into fatty acids.

This method provides HCA with a dual-action profile that lowers de novo lipogenesis and stimulates glycogen production, which in turn inhibits appetite through serotonin signalling. It does not carry the cardiovascular danger of stimulant-based substances unlike thermogenic agents.

The premium quality powder is stabilised as calcium, potassium or magnesium salts to prevent the beneficial free acid from changing to the inert HCA lactone (Garcinia lactone) during storage and processing.

Third-Party Test Reports

Product quality is checked at several stages, from raw material intake to final goods before distribution.

The internal test encompasses appearance, odour, bulk density, particle size, purity, loss on drying, ash, residual solvent, heavy metals, and microbiological safety. All HCA content data are determined by HPLC and not by titration. Titration is a measure of overall acidity and may contain citric acid and other organic acids which will increase reported results. HPLC is specific to recognise the HCA molecular signature and gives you an accurate and transparent result.

For third-party validation, Hongda also partners with SGS and Eurofins for pesticide residue testing, nutrition labelling and natural source reports.

Hydroxycitric Acid Powder Advantages

Salt forms of stabilised inhibit lactonization.HCA is cyclized in nature to an inactive lactone form. Hongda’s powder is linked with mineral salts (calcium, potassium or magnesium) to stop this conversion and keep bioavailability throughout shelf life.

Salt forms of your choice for your formulation need.Non-hygroscopic calcium salt appropriate for capsules and tablets. Potassium and magnesium salts are totally water-soluble and have higher absorption rates, making them the appropriate choice for beverages and liquid formats.

Purity HPLC 60%Results are based on identification of individual molecules, not on titration of total acids. You receive what is on the label.

Storage under controlled humidity.Hygroscopic salt variations are stored in climate-controlled warehouses (<45% RH) in fibre drums with double-lined PE bags to prevent caking.

Hydroxycitric Acid Powder Application

Calcium salt HCA is the industry standard for the solid dosage form of dietary supplement capsules and tablets. It's typically taken with Chromium Picolinate or L-Carnitine. The powder is compressible, which allows the tablets to be hard and yet comply with the USP disintegration specifications (< 30 minutes).

Functional beverages & RTD shots: Potassium-Magnesium HCA salts are completely soluble in aqueous solutions. They remain stable for 12–24 month shelf life without precipitation, which is key for clarity and mouthfeel in fat burning drink formulations.

Sports nutrition powders: used in glycogen-sparing pre-workout and endurance formulae. The substance inhibits ATP citrate lyase, shifting metabolism to fat oxidation during exercise. In complicated matrix blends, flavour masking is indicated due to the natural acidity of the source material.

Weight management gummies: Calcium and potassium salt forms are typically heat stable around 100°C–120°C for short processing times. Gummy manufacturing should be confirmed for lactonization under prolonged high-acid and high-heat exposure.

OEM / ODM Support

Hongda offers comprehensive OEM and ODM customisation for B2B buyers at any step of the product development process.

Custom HCA salt parameters are available upon request including Ca, K, Mg or blended double salts, specified particle sizes or private-label packaging. Available finished product formats are capsules, tablets, pre-mixed powders and instant powders.

Minimum order quantities and sample requests are handled per project basis. For direct communication with the technical team about your formulation requirements, please contact duke@hongdaherb.com

Why Choose Us?

· Manufacturer established in 2001, with a 20,000 m² production plant and 3,000 tons of yearly output.

SGS in-house laboratory with HPLC, GC, UV and atomic absorption

· More than 20 R&D people from universities and scientific organisations

· Full Certification Stack: cGMP, HALAL, KOSHER, BRC, FSSC22000, ISO9001, ISO22000, ORGANIC (EU & NOP)

• Delivery in 3-7 working days, warehouse stock available in all six storage zones

· 3rd party testing by SGS and Eurofins upon request

Production Process

The raw fruit rinds of Garcinia cambogia are coming from monitored planting bases under agronomist supervision, which allows traceability of the raw material from the origin.

The extraction technique involves aqueous or ethanolic methods on Non GMO fruit peel material. The extract is refined and stabilised by binding the free HCA with calcium, potassium or magnesium salts to prevent lactonization. The stabilised chemical is spray dried to an off-white powder of regulated particle size and bulk density .

After HPLC quantification, heavy metal screening, microbiological testing and measurement of pesticide residues, each batch is released. The whole process is done in purification workshops of 100,000 level.

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Each batch is accompanied by a complete COA for the following:

· Active content: HCA ≥ 60% (high performance liquid chromatography)

· Appearance: Powder, off-white, no obvious foreign matter

· Moisture: According to specification

· Heavy metals: tested Pb, As, Hg, Cd

· Microbiological: Total plate count, yeast & mould, E. coli, Salmonella

· Pesticide residues: Tested as per EU/US regulatory criteria

The product is batch-tracked along the whole production process. Please Contact Us to request a sample COA prior to placing an order if needed.

FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium HCA salts?

A: Calcium salt is cost effective, non-hygroscopic and ideally suited for capsules and tablets. Potassium and Magnesium salts are 100% water soluble having enhanced bio-availability. This makes them a popular choice for beverages and rapid absorption formulations.

Q2: Why does the titration give a larger % HCA than the HPLC?

A: Titration is a measure of overall acidity (including citric acid and other organic acids). HPLC detects the HCA molecule specifically. All Hongda COAs are based on the HPLC results for accuracy and transparency.

Q3: Is there caffeine or stimulants in product?

A: Nah. It’s a non-stimulant metabolic modulator that works on the lipid production enzyme ATP citrate lyase, rather than on the central nervous system.

Q4. How should the powder be stored to prevent caking?

A: Store at humidity controlled conditions, below 45% RH. Double-walled polyethylene bags in fibre drums. The potassium salts are more hygroscopic and demand more strict humidity control.

Q5: Is it suitable for making gummies?

A: Salt forms (Ca/K) are normally stable up to 100 C – 120 C for short times. Your facility should evaluate the stability of your unique formulation under extended high heat and high acid conditions.

Q6: Does this product fit in with clean label and Halal/Kosher certified products?

A: Yes. The extract is obtained from Non-GMO Garcinia cambogia using water or alcohol extraction. Certified HALAL and KOSHER, it has no synthetic additives, fulfilling clean label regulations in major markets.

Contact Us

Ready to source or sample our Hydroxycitric Acid Powder? Email duke@hongdaherb.com to request a COA, sample, or custom formulation quote.