Category: Functional Ingredients
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are fats made of medium-length fatty-acid chains of six to twelve carbons, and Nustras supplies a coconut-derived MCT oil rich in caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids. Unlike long-chain triglycerides, MCTs are absorbed directly and metabolised rapidly by the liver for fast energy rather than being stored as fat, which is what makes them a staple of modern energy and metabolic formulations.
MCT oil is formulated into sports and energy products, ketogenic and weight-management supplements, meal replacements and functional beverages, cognitive-support blends, and as a clean carrier oil for softgels, tinctures and emulsions. Its neutral taste and odour and excellent oxidative stability suit both liquid and encapsulated formats, and spray-dried MCT powder on a carrier is available for dry blends.
The material is a clear, colourless liquid oil standardised on its C8/C10 profile and derived from coconut. Fatty-acid composition (for example C8-rich or a balanced C8/C10 ratio), acid value, peroxide value and purity are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis.
Nustras supplies MCT oil in bulk commercial quantities, in food-grade drums and IBCs, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. MCT is an accepted food and supplement ingredient in major markets; buyers confirm the C8/C10 ratio, grade and claim for their product. Contact us for the fatty-acid profile, pricing per kilogram and lead time.
| Assay | Medium-chain triglycerides (C8/C10) |
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Country of Origin | Sri Lanka |
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) from coconut, primarily caprylic (C8) and capric (C10). Clear colourless liquid oil for supplements, sports and functional nutrition.
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