How to source CLA glyceride powder (CLA 60%)
What we establish before quoting a CLA order. CLA enquiries usually arrive with a target price and a competitor's assay figure, so the first thing we settle is the assay basis: 60% as glycerides is our standard grade, and a quotation written against free fatty acid cannot be compared against it. We then confirm the mesh, 80 standard or 100 on request, and whether the buyer needs OEM packing, because that changes the drum and label work rather than the powder. Samples are drawn from production lots, so what the buyer tests is the material that would ship; the free quantity depends on the item's value and anything beyond is billed at cost plus courier, quoted up front. If the buyer sends the label claim and the target market, we recommend the grade our other buyers in the same category use, usually within one email.
CLA glyceride powder is one of those ingredients where the specification sheet is short but the buying decisions are not. The standard grade is assayed at 60% conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as glycerides by GC and supplied as a free-flowing white to off-white powder, but before prices are comparable a buyer needs to settle the assay basis, the mesh, and what the documentation actually covers. This guide covers how to buy CLA powder: the grades, the documents, packing and lead time, and what a first order looks like.
What CLA glyceride powder is
CLA is a conjugated form of linoleic acid derived from safflower or sunflower oil. The powder is produced by conjugation, esterification and powder embedding, which is what turns an oil into a free-flowing powder that blends into powders and shakes without oily handling. The standard assay is 60% CLA as glycerides, verified by GC. Note that this is a glyceride assay, not a free fatty acid assay: when you compare conjugated linoleic acid powder specifications from different suppliers, confirm the basis first, because a 60% glyceride powder and a 60% free-acid powder are different materials with different handling behaviour.
The specification, line by line
| Line | Standard grade |
|---|---|
| Source | Safflower / sunflower oil derived linoleic acid |
| Process | Conjugation, esterification and powder embedding |
| Assay (as glycerides) | 60% (GC) |
| Appearance | White to off-white free-flowing powder |
| Particle size | 80 mesh standard, 100 mesh on request |
| Loss on drying / total ash | ≤ 5.0% / ≤ 5.0% |
| Packing / shelf life | 25 kg fibre drum, 24 months unopened |
Alternative assays, mesh sizes and carrier systems can be produced to your specification; tell us your target and we will confirm feasibility and lead time.
What the documentation covers
The material is food-grade, and every lot ships with a batch COA and the full documentation set. The specification sheet states the limits; the COA states the results for your batch. If your QA file needs a specific test envelope, tell us at the quotation stage so the right lot can be selected rather than discovered at receipt.
Where CLA 60% powder is used
The product page lists four application areas, and almost every enquiry lands in one of them:
- Fitness nutrition shakes, where the powder form is the point: it blends in without oily handling.
- Weight and shape management products, powder blends and bars, where the 60% assay keeps the inclusion rate manageable.
- Meal-replacement powders, multi-ingredient formulas where free-flowing behaviour matters for even blending.
- Sports capsules and softgels, where 80 mesh is adequate for encapsulation.
Packing, samples and lead time
Packing is a 25 kg fibre drum with a double polyethylene liner as standard, with 1 kg and 5 kg foil bags for samples and pilot runs. Shelf life is 24 months in unopened original packing, stored cool, dry and away from direct sunlight. MOQ is 1 kg, and OEM service is available: we ship in your branded drums or bags and apply your labels, with artwork handled under confidentiality. Samples are always drawn from production lots, so you test the real material; the free quantity depends on the item's value and anything beyond is billed at cost plus courier, quoted up front. In-stock items are ready in about 2 days; bulk production takes 3–5 working days after deposit. Transit runs Xi'an to Shenzhen consolidation in about 3 days, then air freight about 6 days to major U.S. and EU airports, or sea freight 18–25 days.
Before comparing quotations from CLA powder suppliers, settle three things: the assay basis (glycerides, not free fatty acid), the mesh, and whether the documentation set matches your QA file. Price comparisons made on different bases have to be redone.
Frequently asked questions
What is CLA glyceride powder standardised to?
The standard assay is 60% CLA as glycerides, verified by GC, from safflower or sunflower oil derived linoleic acid. Alternative assays can be produced to your specification; tell us your target and we will confirm feasibility and lead time.
Which mesh size should I choose for CLA powder?
80 mesh is standard and works for shakes, powder blends and encapsulation; 100 mesh is available on request where finer dispersion is needed. Alternative mesh sizes can be produced to your specification.
What is the MOQ, sample policy and lead time for CLA powder?
MOQ is 1 kg and OEM service is available under your own brand. Samples are always drawn from production lots; the free quantity depends on the item's value, and anything beyond is billed at cost plus courier, quoted up front. In-stock items are ready in about 2 days, bulk production takes 3 to 5 working days after deposit, and transit is about 3 days Xi'an to Shenzhen plus about 6 days by air, or 18 to 25 days by sea.
Related: CLA Glyceride Powder — full specification, grades and documentation.