Zein Powder

What is Zein Powder?

Zein Powder, also known as Alcohol Soluble Protein, Prolamin, is a kind of food protein widely existing in plants and rich in content, which has a significant effect on human health protection. Zein powder is an alcohol soluble protein extracted from corn gluten powder, Insoluble in water or absolute ethanol. Zein has good properties of film-forming, gelling and strong antioxidant. It is mainly used in food, cosmetics and chemical industry. 

Yangge Biotech supplies Zein Powder that offers benefits as natural ingredients primarily as a versatile carrier for nutrients (like antioxidants) and drugs, improving their stability and delivery, but it's also studied for muscle support (high leucine) and as a gluten-free food ingredient, though it's low in lysine and tryptophan, requiring supplementation for a complete profile. Its health uses center on enhancing bioavailability, promoting muscle growth (peptides), providing antioxidant delivery, and creating gluten-free foods.

Zein Powder Specification

How to extract Zein powder?

Method for extracting zein powder
Zein is a natural protein extracted from corn, commonly used in food and industrial applications. According to the search results, although there is no direct mention of how to extract zein powder, we can refer to some common protein extraction methods and speculate on possible extraction steps based on the characteristics of corn protein.
General protein extraction method. Protein extraction typically involves the following steps: 1. Sample preparation: Select a suitable corn sample, usually corn protein or corn kernel. 2. Grinding and suspension: Grind the corn sample into a fine powder and suspend it in a suitable solvent. for zein, isopropanol.
Filtration and washing: Remove insoluble substances by filtration and wash with solvent to remove impurities. 4. Precipitation and drying: proteins are precipitated by changing the solvent conditions (such as pH or solvent concentration), and then dried to obtain a powder.

Where is Zein powder used?

Zein Powder is a multifunctional natural polymer material, mainly from wheat, with good film-forming, gelling and antioxidant properties. Due to its unique properties, Zein Powder is widely used in multiple fields:
1. Food Industry: Zein Powder can be used as a food additive, such as as a coating to improve the moisture retention of nuts and wheat products, or as a coating and sugar coating for sweets.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry: In the pharmaceutical field, Zein Powder can be used as a sustained-release material for drugs or as a coating for the preparation of capsules and tablets, which improves the taste and stability of drugs.
3. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Due to its good film-forming and moisturizing properties, Zein Powder is also used in cosmetics and skin care products, such as sunscreen, facial mask and moisturizing cream.
4. Packaging materials: Zein powder can be used to manufacture biodegradable packaging materials such as films and containers, which helps to reduce plastic pollution and aligns with the concept of sustainable development.
5. Agriculture: It can be used as a soil amendment in agriculture to improve soil structure and promote plant growth.
6. Other applications: In addition, Zein powder is also used in the printing industry as an ink component and as a waterproofing agent in textile finishing.

Zein Powder Health Benefits

1. Drug & Nutrient Delivery:

Carrier System: Zein forms nanoparticles that protect bioactive compounds (like curcumin, resveratrol, lutein) from degradation (UV light, digestion) and improve their absorption, increasing therapeutic effects.

Enhanced Bioavailability: It can significantly boost the oral absorption of certain drugs and nutrients, making them more effective.

2. Muscle Health:

Promotes Muscle Growth: Zein-derived peptides stimulate muscle cell (myoblast) proliferation through specific signaling pathways (mTORC1/2), suggesting potential for muscle repair and growth.

High Leucine Content: Rich in leucine, an essential amino acid for muscle protein synthesis.

3. Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory:

Boosts Antioxidant Activity: Zein nanoparticles can deliver antioxidants more effectively, enhancing their radical-scavenging ability compared to free compounds.

Anti-inflammatory Potential: Can carry anti-inflammatory compounds (like carvacrol) to the gut, potentially easing inflammation.

4. Functional Foods (Gluten-Free):

Gluten Substitute: Its structure mimics gluten, making it ideal for gluten-free bread, pasta, and meat analogues, though modifications are needed for elasticity.

Company Introduction And Certificates Obtained

Yangge Biotech Co., Ltd. focuses on natural plant extracts for food and beverages, dietary supplements and super food. Professional Zein Powder suppliers We are ISO, HACCP, Kosher and Halal certified. We have dedicated R&D and production teams, as well as 24-hour online services, and are committed to providing customers with innovative, high-quality raw material solutions to meet market needs.

Yangge Biotech certificates

Over the years, we have been committed to the product manufacture optimization and quality system establishment. And we have obtained the Certificate for Zein Powder and all our manufactured products.

Third Part Test Result

We have established partnerships with prestigious third-party laboratories, including Eurofins and SGS. Upon customer request, we are capable of arranging reinspection of Zein Powder samples prior to shipment. Furthermore, we are fully equipped to coordinate testing with any laboratory designated by the customer to ensure their specific requirements are met.

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OEM Packaging Available

FAQ

※ Do you have factory?

Yes, we have a 1500m2 factory with modern equipment, welcome to visit our factory. When you have the details schedule, please kindly let me know in advance.

※ Do you have GMP?

All of our products are produced according to GMP standard, meanwhile, we have obtained ISO22000, Halal Certificate and so on.

※ What is your delivery time?

As usual, our delivery time is about 1~3 days after receipt of payments, however, for some special products, please kindly confirm with your sales manager in advance.

※ How can you confirm your quality?

Each batch of the goods can be shipped to you after strict inspection, if you still doubt, we can arrange the Pre-shipment Samples to your testing or to your pointed third party for retesting in advance, successfully, then we will arrange the bulk goods to you immediately.

Technological Process

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Exhibitions

We often attend international exhibitions, including CPhI, FIC, API, Vitafoods, SupplesideWest.

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Yangge Biotech Factory

- All goods are manufactured in GMP standard facilities.

- All goods are released after inspection by our independent laboratory or third party.

- All goods are transported by professional freight companies.

Zein Powder Package

Zein Powder in a resealable bag. Store it in a cool, dry area protected from light. Reseal after each use.

Packaged in multi-layer kraft paper bag with food grade PE inner bag, net 25kg/bag. (Other packaging types are available on request)

Where to buy Zein Powder?

You can buy Zein Powder at YANGGEBIOTECH Company is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor for pure dietary supplements. yanggebiotech.com is not just a consumer brand. It also supplies pure ingredients to other brands that distribute food and other supplement products. Contact yanggebiotech.com to place an order today.