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Product Description
D-Ribose is a naturally occurring five-carbon sugar ingredient widely used in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, and functional nutrition products. It is supplied as a high-purity white crystalline powder for manufacturers developing energy metabolism-related formulations, nucleotide-support products, and advanced nutritional blends.
As a pentose sugar that forms part of important cellular molecules, D-Ribose has become a recognized ingredient in specialized nutrition markets. Its excellent water solubility and formulation compatibility make it suitable for powders, capsules, tablets, and beverage applications.
D-Ribose is a naturally occurring aldopentose sugar with a five-carbon structure. It is a key component of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and is also found in important cellular compounds involved in energy transfer.
Commercial D-Ribose is commonly produced through fermentation processes and supplied as a white crystalline powder. It is widely used in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, functional foods, and biochemical applications requiring a high-quality carbohydrate ingredient.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | D-Ribose |
| Category | Nutritional Ingredients / Functional Sugars / Sports Nutrition Ingredients |
| CAS Number | 50-69-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay Grade | Common nutritional grades such as 98% and above |
| Identification Method | HPLC and sugar analytical methods |
| Typical Applications | Sports nutrition supplements, energy formulas, functional foods, dietary supplements |
| Shelf Life | Typically 24 months under recommended storage conditions |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight |
| Packaging | Common packaging includes 1kg and 5kg aluminum foil bags or 25kg fiber drums; customized packaging available |
D-Ribose is widely used in sports nutrition powders, capsules, tablets, and energy-focused supplement formulas. It is often combined with amino acids, electrolytes, vitamins, and other functional ingredients.
Supplement manufacturers incorporate D-Ribose into nutritional products requiring a functional carbohydrate ingredient with consistent quality and processing performance.
Due to its solubility and neutral taste profile, D-Ribose can be used in functional foods, powdered drink mixes, and nutritional beverage applications.
D-Ribose is used in biochemical applications requiring a characterized pentose sugar compound with reliable analytical specifications.
For ingredient buyers, selecting D-Ribose requires attention to purity level, solubility performance, processing requirements, and documentation support. Since D-Ribose is commonly used in powdered nutrition and beverage systems, consistent dissolution and quality control are important sourcing considerations.
| Selection Factor | Why It Matters | Typical Buyer Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Level | Affects formulation accuracy and product consistency | High-purity nutritional grades are commonly preferred |
| Solubility Performance | Influences beverage and powder formulation efficiency | Evaluate dissolution requirements for final product format |
| Application Format | Determines processing and blending requirements | Suitable for capsules, tablets, powders, and beverages |
| Quality Documentation | Supports supplier qualification and quality review | COA, TDS, SDS, and analytical reports are commonly requested |
D-Ribose is commonly supplied in 1kg and 5kg aluminum foil bags or 25kg fiber drums for bulk ingredient handling. Customized packaging solutions can be arranged according to production, storage, and transportation requirements.
D-Ribose supports customized sports nutrition and functional food development projects. OEM services may include powder blending, formula development, capsule and Tablet Manufacturing, customized packaging, labeling solutions, and technical documentation support.
Typical quality control procedures for D-Ribose include:
D-Ribose is used as a functional sugar ingredient in sports nutrition products, dietary supplements, functional foods, and biochemical applications requiring a high-quality pentose sugar source.
D-Ribose is a five-carbon sugar classified as a functional carbohydrate ingredient. It is naturally present in biological molecules and is widely used in nutritional formulations.
D-Ribose quality is commonly evaluated through HPLC assay testing, identity confirmation, moisture analysis, impurity testing, and other applicable carbohydrate ingredient quality procedures.
D-Ribose is a versatile functional sugar ingredient used in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, functional foods, and biochemical applications. With high-purity specifications, reliable quality control, and flexible packaging options, it supports professional formulation development and bulk ingredient procurement.
Contact us today to request samples, a COA, technical documents, and a wholesale quotation for D-Ribose.

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