Product Overview

L-Theanine, CAS 3081-61-6, is a distinctive non-protein amino acid. It contributes to mental relaxation, helps ease mental stress and supports healthy sleep quality without causing drowsiness. This ingredient is widely used for amino acid fortification in dietary supplements and functional food & beverage formulations. 

Compliant with USP, EP, CP and AJI standards, and certified by ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER and HACCP, our L-Theanine supports reliable quality for global food and beverage ingredient applications.

Product Characteristics

1. Food grade amino acid ingredient Consistent food grade amino acid ingredient suitable for large-scale food and beverage production.

2. Supports alpha brain wave activity, helping achieve a calm yet focused mental state without sedation or drowsiness.

3.Excellent water solubility Freely soluble in water, ideal for clear beverages, RTD drinks, instant powder sticks and reconstitutable formulations.

4.Synergistic with caffeine Commonly paired with caffeine in standard ratios (2:1 to 4:1) to reduce caffeine jitters and palpitations while maintaining focus and energy.

5.Flavor modulation property Helps reduce bitterness and astringency in coffee, cocoa, ginseng and citrus beverages, delivering a smoother and rounder taste profile.

Main Functions

1.Relaxation and stress-support nutrition Used in functional foods and beverages targeting mental relaxation and everyday stress management.

2.Focus and cognitive support Supports attention and mental clarity, popular in nootropic and focus-oriented supplement formulations.

3.Sleep and nighttime recovery support Incorporated into evening and nighttime beverage and supplement products for relaxation before rest.

4.Caffeine pairing ingredient Works synergistically with caffeine to create balanced energy drinks with reduced jitter and improved focus duration.

5.Flavor improvement in beverages Reduces bitterness and astringency, enhancing the taste profile of tea, coffee, cocoa and herbal drinks.

Main Applications

1. Functional Beverages & RTD Drinks : L-Theanine is widely used in ready-to-drink teas, relaxation beverages, calm-energy drinks and gaming-focused functional beverages. Its high water solubility ensures clarity and stability in transparent beverage products. It is frequently paired with caffeine to deliver a smooth, balanced energy experience.

2. Dietary Supplements & Gummies: Added to capsules, tablets, powders and gummies targeting relaxation, stress relief, sleep support and cognitive focus. It is a staple ingredient in daytime calm, evening relaxation and nootropic supplement product lines.

3. Food Fortification & Confectionery: Used in chocolate, snack bars, chewing gum, lozenges and bakery products positioned as “calm” or “stress-relief” foods. It also serves as a flavor modulator in coffee, cocoa and herbal beverage formulations.

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