Explore Hydroxy Citric Acid sourced for dietary supplements, functional beverages and nutraceutical formulations. Available in stable mineral salt forms.

Product Overview

• Hydroxy Citric Acid, commonly abbreviated as HCA, is a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid derivative isolated from the rind tissues of the tropical fruit Garcinia cambogia. Structurally related to standard citric acid, it features an extra hydroxyl modification on the carbon skeleton, giving it unique biological activities. It is commercially supplied as a fine, off-white to cream-colored powder with a clean, highly acidic, tart taste profile. ProCorBay International supplies premium, high-concentration Hydroxy Citric Acid powder (typically standardized as stable calcium or potassium salts) to weight-management brand owners, dietary supplement blenders, and innovative functional food producers.
• Hydroxy Citric Acid is extracted from dried Garcinia cambogia fruit husks using aqueous extraction routes, followed by chemical precipitation, filtration, and spray drying to lock the active molecule into a stable mineral salt complex. ProCorBay handles active supply chains with vetted, GMP-aligned herbal extraction refineries to deliver material with low heavy metal limits and high active HCA percentages.
• In the active dietary supplement industry, Hydroxy Citric Acid is highly valued for its role in weight management and metabolic support. Mechanistically, it acts as a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme ATP-citrate lyase, which plays a central role in synthesizing fatty acids from carbohydrates. By temporarily slowing down this lipid conversion pathway, it helps support healthy weight management and appetite control. ProCorBay provides complete chemical identification records and trace heavy metal checks to ensure reliable safety and quality profiles.