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APPLICATION PURCHASING GUIDE

Sports Nutrition Ingredient Sourcing

Build a purchasing brief for amino acids, creatine, mineral ingredients or proteins. Start with composition and physical requirements, then request the proposed grade documents and sample terms.

DEFINE YOUR REQUIREMENTS

What belongs in your purchasing brief?

01 / REQUIREMENT

Material identity

Name each ingredient, chemical form and permitted constituents. For blends, specify every component and its ratio.

02 / REQUIREMENT

Comparable analytical results

State assay methods and reporting basis. For proteins, define the protein method and basis; for mineral ingredients, specify the elemental-content requirement.

03 / REQUIREMENT

Formula evaluation

Describe particle size, taste, dispersion and handling targets. Your technical team should evaluate the proposed material in its actual formula.

04 / REQUIREMENT

Purchasing scope

List quality documents, contaminant limits, allergen requirements, quantity, packaging and destination.

SAMPLE & DOCUMENT REVIEW

Make evaluation
part of the brief.

Ask for the proposed sample identity and batch, sample quantity, available supporting records, any costs and shipping terms. Decide which analytical and physical criteria your team will evaluate before placing an order.

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Request raw material pricing,
samples & documents.

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