Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is creatine crystallized with one molecule of water. Commercial material is made by chemical synthesis, typically by reacting sarcosine (as sodium sarcosinate) with cyanamide, then crystallizing, drying and milling the product, so it contains no animal or plant raw materials. It is sold by purity and particle size, with micronized grades milled fine (commonly to 200 mesh) for easier mixing.
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Coarser crystalline powder (often around 80 mesh). Flows well but disperses more slowly in liquids.
Milled to a fine particle size for faster dispersion in shakes and drink mixes; lower bulk density, which affects fill volumes.
Trademarked creatine from a named manufacturer and plant, sold with lot-level traceability and co-branding or label seal programs.
Grades with particle size and flow adjusted for capsules, tablets and chewables.
Creatine anhydrous, creatine HCl and creatine nitrate are separate ingredients with different specifications and regulatory status; they are not interchangeable with monohydrate on a label.
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
Dry creatine monohydrate is a stable powder; keep it sealed in a cool, dry place to prevent caking. In water, especially when acidic or warm, creatine slowly converts to creatinine, so moisture pickup during storage and blending is the main risk. Shelf life and retest dates come from the manufacturer's COA.
Record the manufacturer and country of production on every lot, because impurity profiles depend on who made it, and check creatinine, DCD and DHT on each COA. Particle size can vary from lot to lot and change how the powder runs on capsule or stick-pack lines. Use FEFO.
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
FDA GRAS Notice GRN 931 (AlzChem Trostberg GmbH, creatine monohydrate for use in foods such as beverages, protein bars and powders) closed on Nov 12, 2020 with a "no questions" letter.
Source: hfpappexternal.fda.gov (opens in a new tab)This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
Distributor · City of Industry, CA
California ingredient supplier that sources branded and commodity ingredients for supplement and food makers, from amino acids and vitamins to magnesium L-threonate and a plant-based vitamin D3.
Manufacturer · Trostberg, Germany
Sells it as Creapure
German specialty chemicals company that synthesizes creatine monohydrate in its own plant in Trostberg, Bavaria, and sells it under the Creapure brand.
Distributor · Warsaw, Poland
Polish B2B food ingredient trader that sells micronized 200 mesh creatine monohydrate in bulk to supplement and food manufacturers.
Distributor · Itasca, IL
Global ingredient distributor and premix maker that supplies supplement and food brands with proteins and other bulk ingredients, including whey and pea proteins, collagen peptides and creatine monohydrate.
Suppliers are in alphabetical order and none pays to appear. Each claim is checked against the supplier’s own website on the date shown. Ask for the specification sheet and a recent COA before you order, and confirm details with the supplier.
Common forms include standard crystalline, micronized (200 mesh), branded single-source, granulated or tableting grades and other creatine forms. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
Expect assay and identity, synthesis-related impurities, heavy metals, particle size and bulk density, loss on drying and residue on ignition and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
Dry creatine monohydrate is a stable powder; keep it sealed in a cool, dry place to prevent caking. In water, especially when acidic or warm, creatine slowly converts to creatinine, so moisture pickup during storage and blending is the main risk. Shelf life and retest dates come from the manufacturer's COA.
FDA GRAS Notice GRN 931 (AlzChem Trostberg GmbH, creatine monohydrate for use in foods such as beverages, protein bars and powders) closed on Nov 12, 2020 with a "no questions" letter.
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