Zinc (Citrate, Gluconate, Lactate)

Zinc citrate is mainly used in oral care products such as toothpastes, mouthwashes and chewing gums due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects and its ability to reduce or inhibit the formation of dental plaque and tartar. In pharmaceuticals, zinc citrate fights common colds. Zinc is increasingly used in food supplements, functional foods and beverages. Zinc gluconate is mainly used as a mineral source in functional food, beverages and food supplement preparations. Its excellent solubility properties makes it perfect for liquid and powdered applications. As an organic mineral source it is preferred in many applications over inorganic sources because of its superior bioavailability, physiological compatibility and nearly neutral taste compared to other zinc salts. Due to its skin-conditioning and antimicrobial properties, it is widely used in skincare products. Zinc lactate dihydrate is produced by complete neutralisation of lactic acid with a high purity zinc source and subsequent crystallisation.