Description

Product Overview

6’SL Sialylated Oligosaccharide (6’-Sialyllactose, 6’SL) HMO-004 is a premium human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient designed to support advanced infant nutrition, functional foods, and specialized health formulations. As one of the most abundant sialylated HMOs naturally found in human milk, it is used to enhance nutritional profiles by supporting gut microbiota balance, immune function, and early-life development. Produced through advanced biotechnology fermentation processes, 6’SL offers manufacturers a reliable alternative to naturally sourced HMOs with consistent quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Its strategic importance continues to grow as global demand expands for next-generation nutritional ingredients and scientifically supported functional solutions.

Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Sialylated oligosaccharide consisting of lactose linked with sialic acid (6’-sialyllactose sodium salt or equivalent standardized form).
• Material Category: Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) / Functional Carbohydrate Ingredient.
• Purity Level / Grade: Food-grade, infant nutrition grade; typically available with high purity levels according to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Fine powder
  • Color: White to off-white
  • Solubility: Freely soluble in water
  • Odor: Neutral or characteristic mild carbohydrate odor
  • Particle Size: Customized according to formulation requirements
  • Moisture Content: Controlled to maintain stability
• Packaging Options: 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg fiber drums or food-grade bags; customized bulk packaging available.
• Shelf Life: Typically 24–36 months when stored in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Storage Conditions: Recommended storage at controlled temperature with sealed packaging to preserve quality and stability.
• Documentation Available: Certificate of Analysis (COA), specification sheet, safety documentation, traceability records, and regulatory support documents.

Core Industrial Applications

• Infant Nutrition Industry: Used as a key functional ingredient in premium infant formulas to replicate important components of human milk and support nutritional advancement.
• Functional Foods & Beverages: Incorporated into health foods, nutritional drinks, and wellness products targeting digestive and immune health.
• Dietary Supplement Manufacturing: Used in advanced formulations designed for microbiome support and early-life nutrition applications.
• Biotechnology & Research Applications: Applied in nutritional science research and development of next-generation HMO-based products.

Performance Advantages:

• Provides targeted sialic acid functionality associated with cognitive development and immune support.
• Delivers consistent composition compared with variable natural extraction sources.
• Enables scalable production for global nutrition manufacturers.
• Supports clean-label product development with a scientifically validated functional ingredient profile.
• Offers formulation flexibility due to high solubility and compatibility with multiple nutritional systems.

Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Manufactured under controlled processes to ensure batch-to-batch purity, stability, and performance reliability.
• Supply Reliability: Supported by scalable biotechnology production systems capable of meeting long-term industrial demand.
• Logistics Capability: Available in export-ready packaging with global shipment support and documentation compliance.
• Price Competitiveness: Provides a cost-efficient alternative to limited natural HMO extraction while maintaining premium functional performance.
• Sustainability Benefits: Biotechnology-based production reduces dependency on animal-derived sources and supports environmentally responsible ingredient supply chains.
• Technical Support: Includes formulation guidance, technical documentation, quality certification, and application support for industrial customers.
• Strategic Sourcing Value: Enables nutrition companies to secure a high-growth functional ingredient with strong market potential and reliable global availability.

Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20 MT per standard container (subject to packaging configuration and shipping requirements)