Vitamin B1 HCl (Thiamine Hydrochloride) · Highly Soluble Vitamin B1 for Beverages & Nutrition

Key characteristics

• Chemical name: Thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1 HCl).
• Form: Typically a white or almost white, crystalline or crystalline powder, with a characteristic but manageable odour at higher concentrations.
• High water solubility: dissolves readily in water, allowing accurate liquid dosing, syrup preparation and instant powder performance.
• pH behaviour: most stable in slightly acidic environments; stability decreases at higher pH and at elevated temperatures.
• Function: used to fortify foods and beverages with vitamin B1, support energy and metabolism positioning, and meet national fortification standards.
• Comparison with thiamine mononitrate: thiamine HCl offers greater solubility, while vitamin B1 mononitrate often provides better stability in dry, low-moisture blends. Atlas helps customers select the best form for each project.

Atlas supports R&D teams in optimising form selection, dosage and process conditions for target beverage, nutrition and supplement applications.

Indicative specification points

Detailed specifications are agreed for each project. Typical food and nutrition-grade thiamine HCl parameters include:

• Assay: generally 98.0–101.0% thiamine hydrochloride (on dried basis).
• Identification tests: confirm thiamine structure and hydrochloride salt according to pharmacopeial or food-grade methods.
• Loss on drying: controlled for stability, flow and shelf life.
• Residue on ignition / sulphated ash: limited in line with specification and regulatory standards.
• pH (in solution): monitored for consistency and quality control.
• Heavy metals and specified impurities: limited to meet food and nutrition ingredient standards.
• Particle size distribution and bulk density: adapted for dry blending, capsule/tablet manufacture and instant powder performance.
• Microbiological profile: suitable for use in beverages, foods and nutrition products in line with good manufacturing practice.

Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a detailed technical data sheet. Additional documents (GMO status, allergens, dietary suitability, contaminants, origin, Halal/Kosher certifications) can be provided from approved producers.

Energy & functional beverages

• Energy drinks and shots – vitamin B1 HCl supports energy and metabolism positioning in combination with other B-vitamins, caffeine and functional ingredients.
• Isotonic and sports drinks – thiamine HCl is used in electrolyte and sports rehydration formulas alongside minerals and B-complex vitamins.
• Fortified juices and RTD drinks – vitamin B1 is dosed via liquid or powder premixes and introduced before or after heat treatment, depending on process and stability requirements.
• Concentrated syrups and beverage bases – highly soluble thiamine HCl facilitates homogeneous vitamin distribution in syrups for later dilution.

Instant powders & dry beverage mixes

• Instant drink powders (e.g. multivitamin drinks, energy powders, powdered juices) where vitamin B1 HCl enables rapid dissolution in water at the consumer level.
• Hot beverage mixes (e.g. malt drinks, chocolate beverages) where thiamine HCl is part of a vitamin premix added to the powder base.
• Electrolyte and rehydration powders where vitamin B1 works together with minerals and other vitamins in single-serve sachets or bulk packs.

Food & cereal applications

• Breakfast cereals and cereal bars – integrated via vitamin premixes as part of fortification programs.
• Soup, sauce and instant meal powders where vitamin B1 is added to boost nutritional value, especially in better-for-you ranges.

Medical, sports & specialised nutrition

• Medical and clinical nutrition – thiamine HCl is included in specialised formulas, subject to strict regulatory and quality requirements.
• Sports nutrition – used in pre-workout, intra-workout and recovery products to support energy metabolism claims together with other B-vitamins.
• Oral nutrition supplements – vitamin B1 is part of multi-nutrient systems in liquid or powder form, often combined with proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.

Dietary supplements & B-complex formulas

• Tablets and capsules – vitamin B1 HCl is compressed or encapsulated alone or as part of B-complex / multivitamin products.
• Gummies and chewables – thiamine HCl can be incorporated in pectin or gelatin-based confectionery supplements, with attention to stability at process temperatures.
• Liquid drops and sprays – small-volume supplement formats that rely on thiamine HCl’s high solubility and accurate dosing.

Formulation guidance

• Dosage depends on:
  • Regulatory requirements and RDI/RDA levels,
  • Target on-pack claims (e.g. “source of vitamin B1”),
  • Expected process and storage losses in the specific application.
• For beverages and syrups, vitamin B1 HCl is typically added via a liquid or solid premix under controlled conditions to minimise heat and pH-related degradation.
• In instant powders, attention should be paid to particle size, agglomeration and premix design to ensure homogeneous distribution and fast reconstitution.
• Thiamine’s characteristic odour at high concentrations requires careful sensory and dosage optimisation, especially in delicate flavour profiles.
• Regulatory teams must confirm legal status, maximum levels and claim conditions in each destination market and product category.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as food or nutrition-grade vitamin B1 HCl with agreed specifications for assay, impurities and physical properties.
• Each batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical data sheet describing key test parameters and methods.
• Additional documentation can include GMO status, allergen declarations, contaminants and heavy metal data, dietary suitability (e.g. vegetarian/vegan where applicable), BSE/TSE statements, natural/synthetic origin and Halal/Kosher certificates depending on the selected producer and grade.
• Manufacturing sites typically operate under recognised ISO and food safety management systems, with further certifications available on request.
• Customers remain responsible for regulatory compliance, maximum use levels, enrichment standards, nutrition and health claims and label declarations in each destination market.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: usually 25 kg fibre drums or cartons with inner liners for moisture protection; alternative sizes can be evaluated for specific supply chains.
• Suitable for full-container or mixed-container loads together with other vitamins, sweeteners, acidulants, proteins and functional ingredients.
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light, heat, moisture and odour-intensive materials to maintain vitamin content and powder quality.
• Typical shelf life is defined on the product specification and COA; customers should validate vitamin retention in their own processes and during shelf-life studies.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export, customs and quality documentation coordinated from Ankara, Türkiye.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your intended applications (beverages, instant powders, medical/sports nutrition, supplements, etc.), target vitamin B1 level per serving, annual volume, packaging needs, certification requirements and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable grades and premix concepts.