Chromium Picolinate

Chromium picolinate is a coordination compound in which one trivalent chromium ion is bound to three molecules of picolinic acid, a pyridine carboxylic acid. Nustras supplies it as a fine powder used as a source of the trace mineral chromium in dietary supplements and premixes.

It is formulated into chromium tablets and capsules, multivitamin and multi-mineral products, sports-nutrition formulas and premixes for fortified foods and beverages where permitted.

Chromium picolinate is supplied as a red to purple crystalline powder (CAS 14639-25-9, molecular formula C18H12CrN3O6, molecular weight 418.3). Chromium content, loss on drying and particle size are standardised to specification; identity is confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and chromium content by ICP or atomic absorption. Heavy-metal and microbial limits are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis.

Nustras supplies chromium picolinate in bulk commercial quantities, in sealed packaging and fibre drums, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. Chromium (as chromium picolinate) is a permitted mineral source for supplements in major markets; buyers confirm the elemental-chromium contribution, grade and permitted level for their application. Contact us for grade, pricing per kilogram and lead time.