Global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market size is predicted to grow from US$ 150 million in 2025 to US$ 202 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Food grade L-Glutamine is a highly purified, naturally occurring amino acid designed specifically for use in food and beverage applications. It is produced through microbial fermentation using food-safe strains such as Corynebacterium glutamicum or Escherichia coli, under strictly controlled conditions to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The term “food grade” refers to the purity and quality of the compound, which must meet stringent standards such as those set by organizations like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body and serves critical roles in nitrogen transport, protein synthesis, gut health, immune system function, and cellular repair. When produced at food grade, L-Glutamine is formulated for safe ingestion in both solid and liquid food products, including fortified foods, dietary supplements, functional beverages, and sports nutrition items. It is generally available in powder or crystalline form, with high solubility and stability, making it ideal for use in diverse food matrices.
This grade of L-Glutamine must be free from contaminants such as heavy metals, microbial residues, and other amino acid byproducts. The manufacturing process typically involves fermentation, filtration, crystallization, and drying, followed by rigorous quality testing to ensure food safety and compliance with global food additive and ingredient regulations.
L-Glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays important roles in muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health. It is classified as a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it, but under certain conditions (like intense exercise, illness, or injury), additional intake through diet or supplements may be necessary.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine is a highly pure, safe, and quality-assured form of L-glutamine used in both food products and supplements for its wide range of health benefits.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine offers a wide range of functional benefits, which have led to its inclusion in a growing number of health-oriented food products. Among its most recognized benefits are:
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine is the primary fuel source for enterocytes—the cells lining the intestines. It plays a vital role in maintaining intestinal barrier function and preventing "leaky gut," a condition linked to autoimmune disorders and food sensitivities.
During illness, infection, or periods of physiological stress, glutamine levels in the body can become depleted. Supplementing with food-grade glutamine can help support immune cell proliferation and function.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine aids in protein synthesis and muscle repair, making it a popular ingredient in post-workout recovery products, protein powders, and sports beverages.
It has the potential to reduce muscle breakdown and promote nitrogen retention, particularly beneficial for athletes and individuals under physical stress.
In conditions where glucose levels are low, Food Grade USP L-Glutamine can be used as an alternative energy source for cells, especially in the brain and kidneys.
Global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine core manufacturers include Ajinomoto, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, Daesang, Meihua and Fufeng, etc. The top three manufacturers account for approximately 75% of the global share. The United States is the world's largest market, accounting for nearly 40% of the market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Food Grade USP L-Glutamine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales for 2025 through 2031. With Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Food Grade USP L-Glutamine industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Food Grade USP L-Glutamine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Food Grade USP L-Glutamine and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Purity ＜98%
Purity ≥98%
Segmentation by Application:
Health & Functional Foods
Food & Beverages
Sports Nutrition
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
MeiHua Holdings Group
Ajinomoto
Kyowa Hakko
Fufeng Group
Daesang
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market?
What factors are driving Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Food Grade USP L-Glutamine break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Food grade L-Glutamine is a highly purified, naturally occurring amino acid designed specifically for use in food and beverage applications. It is produced through microbial fermentation using food-safe strains such as Corynebacterium glutamicum or Escherichia coli, under strictly controlled conditions to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The term “food grade” refers to the purity and quality of the compound, which must meet stringent standards such as those set by organizations like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the human body and serves critical roles in nitrogen transport, protein synthesis, gut health, immune system function, and cellular repair. When produced at food grade, L-Glutamine is formulated for safe ingestion in both solid and liquid food products, including fortified foods, dietary supplements, functional beverages, and sports nutrition items. It is generally available in powder or crystalline form, with high solubility and stability, making it ideal for use in diverse food matrices.
This grade of L-Glutamine must be free from contaminants such as heavy metals, microbial residues, and other amino acid byproducts. The manufacturing process typically involves fermentation, filtration, crystallization, and drying, followed by rigorous quality testing to ensure food safety and compliance with global food additive and ingredient regulations.
L-Glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays important roles in muscle recovery, immune function, and gut health. It is classified as a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning the body can produce it, but under certain conditions (like intense exercise, illness, or injury), additional intake through diet or supplements may be necessary.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine is a highly pure, safe, and quality-assured form of L-glutamine used in both food products and supplements for its wide range of health benefits.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine offers a wide range of functional benefits, which have led to its inclusion in a growing number of health-oriented food products. Among its most recognized benefits are:
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine is the primary fuel source for enterocytes—the cells lining the intestines. It plays a vital role in maintaining intestinal barrier function and preventing "leaky gut," a condition linked to autoimmune disorders and food sensitivities.
During illness, infection, or periods of physiological stress, glutamine levels in the body can become depleted. Supplementing with food-grade glutamine can help support immune cell proliferation and function.
Food Grade USP L-Glutamine aids in protein synthesis and muscle repair, making it a popular ingredient in post-workout recovery products, protein powders, and sports beverages.
It has the potential to reduce muscle breakdown and promote nitrogen retention, particularly beneficial for athletes and individuals under physical stress.
In conditions where glucose levels are low, Food Grade USP L-Glutamine can be used as an alternative energy source for cells, especially in the brain and kidneys.
Global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine core manufacturers include Ajinomoto, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, Daesang, Meihua and Fufeng, etc. The top three manufacturers account for approximately 75% of the global share. The United States is the world's largest market, accounting for nearly 40% of the market.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Food Grade USP L-Glutamine Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales for 2025 through 2031. With Food Grade USP L-Glutamine sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Food Grade USP L-Glutamine industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Food Grade USP L-Glutamine portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Food Grade USP L-Glutamine and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Purity ＜98%
Purity ≥98%
Segmentation by Application:
Health & Functional Foods
Food & Beverages
Sports Nutrition
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
MeiHua Holdings Group
Ajinomoto
Kyowa Hakko
Fufeng Group
Daesang
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market?
What factors are driving Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Food Grade USP L-Glutamine market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Food Grade USP L-Glutamine break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
77 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Food Grade USP L-Glutamine by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Food Grade USP L-Glutamine by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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