Oyster Peptide
Oyster Peptide is an enzymatic hydrolysate of the soft body of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, and in some product lines closely related species such as Crassostrea angulata, processed into a water-soluble low molecular weight protein fraction.
The ingredient is one of the most heavily marketed marine peptides in the East Asian male wellness category, supported by the natural mineral profile of the oyster and in particular its high zinc content.
We source bulk Oyster Peptide from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are in Shandong, Fujian and Hebei. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to tan free-flowing powder |
| Protein (N×6.25, dry basis) | ≥ 75.0% |
| Peptide Content (< 1,500 Da) | ≥ 80.0% |
| Taurine | ≥ 0.5% |
| Zinc | ≥ 500 mg/kg |
| Moisture | ≤ 7.0% |
| Ash | ≤ 10.0% |
| Fat | ≤ 2.0% |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.5–7.5 |
| Solubility | ≥ 95.0% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Lead (as Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury (as Hg) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (as Cd) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 10,000 CFU/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative/g |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
| Arginine (g/100g) | ≥3 |
| Inorganic Arsenic (ppm) | ≤0.5 |
| Coliforms (cfu/g) | n=5 , c=2 , m=10 , M=100 |
| Pathogens (cfu/g) | Not detectable |
Common Markets Grades
Oyster Peptide is graded by peptide molecular weight, zinc content, and raw material source.
Standard food grade typically delivers 80 to 90 percent protein on a dry basis, with most peptides below 5000 Daltons and zinc content in the range of 0.1 to 0.3 percent. This grade suits capsules, tablets, and conventional oral liquid products.
Oligopeptide grade pushes average molecular weight below 1000 Daltons, with zinc typically retained at 0.2 percent or higher. This grade is the basis of most premium tonic drinks and male wellness shots.
Some suppliers further differentiate by raw material source, with whole-oyster meat hydrolysates priced above mixed trim and processing byproduct material. Wild-source product from coastal China and farmed product from Fujian, Guangdong, and Shandong are both sold, with farmed material dominating supply.
Applications
- Capsule and tablet supplements positioned around male vitality, energy, and general wellness
- Oral liquid tonic shots in the East Asian premium health-food channel
- Combination supplements with maca, ginseng, or tongkat ali in male-targeted formulas
- Zinc-positioned multimineral and immune support products
- Sports nutrition recovery products seeking a marine amino acid source with a zinc co-claim
- Functional jellies and gummies in the adult wellness segment
- Hangover-recovery shots, particularly in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean drinking culture
- Clinical and elderly nutrition formats where mineral-rich protein is desirable
- Skincare ampoules and serums in the marine biotech segment
- Pet supplements for general wellness and coat condition in the premium Asian market
Brands Using Oyster Peptide
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Oyster Peptide on the ingredient label.
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Oyster Peptide
Top Oyster Peptide manufacturers in China.
Dezhou Lanli Biotechnology Co., Ltd.10 ingredients in the directory- Fujian Public Health Biotechnology Co., Ltd.4 ingredients in the directory
- Hebei Baoshijian Health Technology Co., Ltd.3 ingredients in the directory
Lankun Marine Biotechnology (Yantai) Co., Ltd.12 ingredients in the directory- Rushan Hualong Biotechnology Co., Ltd.5 ingredients in the directory
Shandong Hailongyuan Bio-tech Co., Ltd.10 ingredients in the directory
Weihai Yuwang Group Marine Bioengineeing Co., Ltd.4 ingredients in the directory
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Oyster Peptide
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Oyster Peptide out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Oyster Peptide together with other ingredients such as Collagen Peptide, Soy Protein Isolate and Fish Collagen Peptide into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Oyster Peptide is sold as a conventional food ingredient in China, where it falls under general food protein hydrolysate provisions. Multiple specific oyster peptide products carry Blue Hat health-food registrations, predominantly with antifatigue and immune-related claims.
In Japan it is sold as a food ingredient and is a common active in Foods with Function Claims (FFC) notifications, often pairing zinc and peptide claims.
The United States treats oyster peptide as a food ingredient with self-affirmed GRAS, subject to FDA seafood HACCP rules. Mollusc allergen labelling is mandatory.
In the European Union, hydrolysates from Crassostrea gigas are generally considered to fall within established food use given the long European tradition of consuming Pacific oysters, but individual operators may choose to confirm status for specific processes and intended uses.
Heavy metal control, in particular cadmium, is a recurring quality issue in this category because oysters concentrate trace metals from the surrounding water. Batch by batch testing is standard practice.
Manufacturing Process
Production starts with cleaned oyster meat, typically sourced from shucking lines that supply the fresh and frozen seafood market. Trim and undersized oysters are common feedstock and help keep the cost of the ingredient down.
The meat is ground, often with a controlled cold soak to manage initial microbial load, then digested with food-grade proteases. Alcalase, flavourzyme, papain, and bromelain are the most common enzymes, used singly or in sequence to reach the target degree of hydrolysis with acceptable flavour.
After heat inactivation the hydrolysate is centrifuged to remove residual shell fragments and lipid, then filtered through successive membranes. Ultrafiltration with a 5 or 10 kDa cutoff is the standard finishing step for an oligopeptide product.
Decolorisation with activated carbon, deodorisation with cyclodextrin or molecular sieves, vacuum concentration, and spray drying complete the process. The finished powder is light beige with a mild marine aroma, and zinc content is verified on the certificate of analysis since it is the basis of much of the product's positioning.
