
Catalog Number: DS-LP-012
Purity: 8%–11% Folic Acid
Appearance: Pale Yellow to White Flowing Powder
Carrier: Sunflower Phospholipids
Liposomal folic acid is an advanced folate delivery ingredient developed using state-of-the-art phospholipid encapsulation technology to enhance the stability, water dispersibility, and bioavailability of folic acid. By encapsulating the active compound within nano-sized liposomes, the formulation provides effective protection against environmental degradation while facilitating efficient delivery through the gastrointestinal tract.
Designed for next-generation nutritional formulations, this ingredient demonstrates excellent compatibility with capsules, tablets, sachets, powdered beverages, gummies, and liquid supplement systems. The liposomal structure also improves formulation flexibility by enhancing water dispersibility and reducing the characteristic bitter or metallic aftertaste commonly associated with conventional folic acid ingredients.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to white flowing powder |
| Solubility | Dispersible in water |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 10.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1.0 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 1.0 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 CFU/g |
| Molds & Yeasts | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |

The nanoscale liposomal structure helps improve absorption efficiency compared with conventional folic acid powders. Encapsulation facilitates more efficient delivery of folic acid through the digestive tract while preserving its structural integrity.
Folic acid is highly sensitive to heat, light, oxidation, and pH conditions. The phospholipid bilayer provides a protective barrier that helps maintain ingredient stability during storage and formulation processing.
Liposomal folic acid exhibits excellent dispersibility in aqueous systems, making it suitable for a wide range of modern delivery formats, including stick packs, functional beverages, effervescent systems, and ready-to-drink formulations.
The liposomal coating helps mask the bitter or metallic taste commonly associated with folic acid, improving overall palatability in flavored nutritional products.
As a trusted partner in advanced nutritional ingredient development, Alfa Chemistry integrates liposomal encapsulation expertise with rigorous quality control systems and reliable global supply capabilities. Our liposomal folic acid is designed to support the development of high-performance dietary supplement formulations with improved functionality, stability, and formulation flexibility.
Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.