Albion
mineral amino acid chelates (portfolio)
Chelated MineralsLast reviewed: July 11, 2026
Medical & Industry Advisor: Dr. James Pendleton, ND
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Owner and access
- Access model
- Licensed program
What it is
- Chelated-mineral portfolio (including the TRAACS line) under Balchem; the Albion mineral business operates within Balchem's human nutrition division. Balchem's product page could not be text-verified at review; attribution follows Inventory Ready's assessed vendor record and trade-press usage. [IR vendor record]
Spec parameters buyers should demand
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis and spec sheet. Identity, quality, and regulatory parameters only. This is not advice about efficacy.
| Parameter | What to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Chelate identity and ligand-to-mineral ratio | Albion is a portfolio of mineral amino acid chelates, so specify the exact chelate you are buying (for example ferrous bisglycinate, magnesium bisglycinate) and the elemental-mineral content. Request the certificate of analysis stating the mineral form, the amino acid ligand, and the elemental content with the assay method.[balchem.com — Mineral Chelation] | A chelate is defined by its specific mineral, ligand, and elemental content, and the elemental figure is what determines the milligram declaration on the label. |
| Chelation verification (fully-reacted status) | Ask for documentation that the material is a fully-reacted chelate. Balchem states that Albion minerals are verified as fully-reacted chelates by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, which identifies the bond between the amino acid ligand and the mineral.[balchem.com — Mineral Chelation] | Not every mineral-plus-amino-acid mixture is a formed chelate; FT-IR verification of the ligand-mineral bond is what documents that chelation actually occurred. |
| Identity verification | Confirm the manufacturer runs at least one validated identity test on each incoming lot, as 21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) requires for every dietary ingredient.[21 CFR 111.75(a)(1) — identity test required for each dietary ingredient] | Identity testing is a federal manufacturing requirement, and a certificate that names the method is the record your own quality file needs. |
| Heavy metals | Request lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury results with the test method and the limits applied.[21 CFR Part 111 — cGMP for dietary supplements] | Heavy-metal control is a baseline quality attribute for any mineral ingredient and part of a complete certificate of analysis under 21 CFR Part 111. |
QC and testing considerations
- Every dietary ingredient must pass at least one validated identity test before use (21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)). Confirm your manufacturer runs identity testing on each incoming lot. [21 CFR 111.75(a)(1)]
- 'Chelated mineral' is used loosely in the market; ask for FT-IR or equivalent documentation that the material is a fully-reacted chelate rather than a simple blend of a mineral salt and an amino acid. [balchem.com — Mineral Chelation]
- Because the portfolio spans several minerals, confirm the elemental-mineral content on the CoA for the specific chelate you are buying, since a chelate's molecular weight differs from the elemental amount your label declares. [balchem.com — Mineral Chelation]
Further reading: How to read a certificate of analysis and third-party supplement testing.
Reference list
- 21 CFR Part 111 — Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements (identity testing at 111.75) Regulatory
- Balchem / Albion Minerals — Mineral Chelation technology (TRAACS; FT-IR full-reaction verification), owner site Owner technical
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Further reading
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What this page does not tell you
- Whether the owner will license your specific product or accept a new account.
- Pricing, minimum order volumes, or contract terms.
- Anything about efficacy. This is an identity and sourcing reference.
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