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Choline Bitartrate 87-67-2 - High Purity Bulk Powder Supplier & Factory in China
Brief Introduction
Choline is available as a dietary supplement such as choline chloride or choline bitartrate and lecithin, which usually contains approximately 25 percent phosphatidylcholine or 3 to 4 percent choline by weight.
✅ Choline bitartrate and choline chloride are GRAS for use as a nutrient/dietary supplement in animal feed (21 CFR 582.5250, 21 CFR 582.5252). Water-soluble choline salts — choline chloride and choline bitartrate — are very easily added to virtually any processed food or feed product, liquid, tablet, or capsule.
They have a long history of safe use and a minimal environmental impact in manufacture and use. Choline chloride could be used as a medicine, dietary supplement, or nutrient.
- 🔬 Choline chloride and choline bitartrate deliver a greater bioavailable cation content — 74% and 40% respectively — than naturally occurring forms such as phosphatidylcholine or soybean meal.
- ⚗️ They exhibit excellent stability and high bioavailability in virtually all applications.
- 🌿 Minimal environmental impact throughout the entire manufacturing and application process.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between choline chloride and choline bitartrate?
Both are water-soluble choline salts used as dietary supplements. Choline chloride provides a higher bioavailable cation content (approximately 74%), while choline bitartrate provides around 40%. Choline chloride is more commonly used in animal feed applications, whereas choline bitartrate is often preferred in human dietary supplements due to its milder taste and odor profile.
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Are choline chloride and choline bitartrate safe for use in food and feed?
Yes. Both choline chloride and choline bitartrate are classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for use as a nutrient and dietary supplement in animal feed under FDA regulations 21 CFR 582.5250 and 21 CFR 582.5252. They have a long, well-established history of safe use in both human and animal nutrition.
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What forms can choline supplements be added to?
Water-soluble choline salts such as choline chloride and choline bitartrate can be easily incorporated into virtually any processed food or feed product — including liquids, tablets, capsules, and solid food formulations — making them highly versatile ingredients in the nutraceutical and feed industries.
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How does lecithin compare to choline chloride as a choline source?
Lecithin typically contains approximately 25% phosphatidylcholine, which translates to only 3–4% choline by weight. In contrast, choline chloride and choline bitartrate deliver significantly higher bioavailable choline content — 74% and 40% respectively — making synthetic choline salts far more efficient and cost-effective as concentrated choline sources.
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What are the primary uses of choline chloride?
Choline chloride is widely used across multiple industries. Its primary applications include use as a medicine (supporting liver function and neurological health), a dietary supplement for humans, and a critical nutrient additive in animal and poultry feed. It is also used in industrial processes due to its chemical properties.
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What is the environmental impact of producing choline chloride and choline bitartrate?
Both choline chloride and choline bitartrate have a minimal environmental footprint throughout their manufacturing and usage lifecycle. Compared to naturally occurring choline sources such as soybean meal, these synthetic choline salts are produced with greater efficiency and lower environmental burden, making them a more sustainable choice for large-scale nutritional applications.