Taurine — Food & Nutritional Grade
Allzone Trading supplies food and nutritional grade taurine to beverage, supplement and pet nutrition manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Taurine is a sulfonic amino acid supplied as a crystalline powder. Assay, particle size and documentation are confirmed against supplier records at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Taurine
- Grades
- Food & Nutritional Grade
- Typical applications
- Energy and functional beverages · Sports nutrition and supplement powders · Capsules, tablets and sachets
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Food & Nutritional Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Energy and functional beverages
- Sports nutrition and supplement powders
- Capsules, tablets and sachets
- Pet food and pet nutrition formulations
- Nutritional premixes
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Container-direct sourcing coordinated through our Ontario logistics partner
- Supplier documentation (TDS, SDS, COA) requested and shared before order confirmation
- Specifications confirmed in writing at quotation stage — no assumed values
- LTL and FTL freight across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Taurine — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 107-35-7
- EC / EINECS
- 203-483-8
- Chemical formula
- C2H7NO3S
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Taurine — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Taurine is a crystalline amino sulfonic acid bought almost entirely for two markets: energy and functional beverages, and pet and animal nutrition, where it is an essential nutrient for cats. Purity, particle size and compendial reference are the specification points that matter; the material itself is chemically simple and highly soluble. Ontario and Quebec beverage co-packers, Greater Toronto Area supplement manufacturers and prairie and Ontario pet-food producers form the Canadian demand base.
Primary uses
- Formulating energy and functional beverages
- Supplying taurine in sports and clinical nutrition products
- Meeting essential nutrient requirements in cat and pet food
- Supplementing infant and specialised nutrition where permitted
Applications
- Energy drinks, shots and powdered mixes
- Sports nutrition and pre-workout formats
- Pet food and companion-animal supplements
- Clinical and specialised nutrition
- Aquaculture and animal feed
Advantages
- Highly water soluble and stable in beverage systems
- Neutral to slightly bitter with limited flavour impact at typical dose
- Available in compendial grades for regulated formats
- Stable in dry storage with straightforward handling
Limitations to consider
- Permitted use levels in beverages vary by market
- Fine grades can be dusty during charging
- Food, feed and compendial grades are documented differently and should not be assumed equal
- Slight bitterness needs masking at high inclusion
How to choose the right grade
- State the compendial reference or grade family required for the format
- Set particle size for your dissolving or dry-blending step
- Confirm permitted levels in the destination market
- Confirm the documentation your customer requires per shipment
Typical grades
- Food grade
- Compendial-referenced grade
- Feed grade
- Fine or granular particle grades
Comparable materials — how Taurine sits against alternatives
- Caffeine and other functional actives — different mechanism, not a substitute
- Amino acid blends — broader nutritional positioning
- Methionine and cysteine — precursors used in feed contexts
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Taurine
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Assay and compendial reference
- Particle size and bulk density
- Heavy metals, sulphate and chloride limits
- Residual solvent and microbiological limits
- Certification statements and documentation required
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall paper or PP bag — the standard dry-ingredient format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for high-volume users
- Fibre drum or carton for oxygen- or moisture-sensitive grades
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed, dry, off the floor and away from strong odours
- Keep food, feed and technical grades physically segregated
- Rotate stock and re-close partial bags immediately after use
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Allergen, non-GMO, Halal and Kosher statements where the grade supports them
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for taurine-food-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Compendial reference required
- Beverage, supplement or feed use
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of taurine+
Taurine is a free amino acid that is not incorporated into protein. In manufacturing terms it is a highly water-soluble, stable crystalline powder that dissolves readily in beverage systems and blends easily into dry supplement and pet nutrition formats.
Particle size affects blending and dissolution+
Fine and granular grades dissolve and blend differently, and segregation in a dry premix is usually a particle-size mismatch rather than a formulation error. State whether the material goes into a liquid or a dry blend so the appropriate grade is quoted.
Documentation defines the grade+
Assay, heavy metals and microbiological parameters are taken from the supplier certificate for the exact lot offered. Allzone does not publish assay figures that have not been verified against that documentation.
Documentation and specification+
Functional values differ between producers and grades. Allzone confirms the applicable grade with the supplier before quoting and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered, so the values you evaluate are the values you receive.
Frequently asked questions
What assay can you supply?+
Assay is stated in the supplier certificate for the grade and lot quoted, which is provided for review before purchase.
Is a pet nutrition grade available?+
Enquiries for pet and animal nutrition are quoted against the applicable grade documentation as a separate specification.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to Ontario and Quebec food plants?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Taurine Food Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Need a quote on Taurine?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.