Surplus Supplement & Nutraceutical Ingredients
Bulk Amino Acids, Botanical Extracts, Vitamins & Minerals — Below Market.
The supplement supply chain is built for large incumbents. Distributors demand massive minimum order quantities, import lead times stretch months, and spot pricing punishes small buyers.
Waste Optima breaks that model. We source spot lots of amino acids, botanical extracts, vitamins, minerals, and whole food powders from the surplus inventory of major supplement manufacturers, contract packagers, and ingredient distributors. Get the actives you need for pilot runs, production gaps, and new product development — without the distributor markup.
Sourcing for R&D, Contract Manufacturing & Private Label
When large supplement brands pivot formulations, discontinue SKUs, or over-order raw materials, they leave behind perfectly good, sealed drums of high-value ingredients. This surplus inventory is an opportunity for agile manufacturers and private label brands.
No MOQs: Buy a single drum instead of a full pallet. Ideal for R&D testing, pilot batches, clinical trial supply, or limited-run formulations.
Immediate Availability: All inventory is domestic (USA) and on the ground. No waiting for overseas shipments to clear customs or FDA import holds.
Price Advantage: Secure premium branded ingredients and generic actives at 30-60% below current spot market pricing.
Available Surplus Nutraceutical & Supplement Raw Materials
Current verified inventory from our network of supplement manufacturers and nutraceutical suppliers. All materials include COA and spec sheet documentation.
21 CFR Part 111 Compliance Starts Here.
You cannot put mystery powder into a capsule. The FDA requires identity verification for every incoming component, and so do we.
The Paper Trail: We do not list materials without a valid Manufacturer Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing potency, heavy metals, and microbials.
Sealed Integrity: We strictly deal in unopened, original packaging. We do not sell partial drums that have been exposed to the environment.
Retest Capability: For larger lots, we can arrange independent third-party identity testing (FTIR/HPLC) to validate specs before shipment.
Source Your Next Production Run
If you consume amino acids, botanical extracts, vitamins, or minerals in drum or pallet quantities, tell us what you buy. The best lots go to our Preferred Buyers first.
Common Questions About Surplus Supplement Ingredients
Q: Can I use surplus ingredients for GMP manufacturing? A: Yes, provided the material is sealed and accompanied by a valid COA. Under GMP guidelines (21 CFR Part 111), you must verify the identity of any incoming component. Waste Optima provides the manufacturer COA, lot number, and packaging documentation you need to perform this verification.
Q: Do you sell "caked" or clumped material? A: We inspect inventory for physical condition. Hygroscopic materials (like certain aminos) can clump if stored improperly. We disclose the physical condition of every lot upfront so there are no surprises at your loading dock.
Q: How much remaining shelf life do surplus ingredients have? A: It varies by lot. Most surplus we handle has 12-24+ months remaining before the manufacturer's retest or expiration date. We disclose the manufacture date, retest date, and any expiration date for every lot so you can evaluate fit for your production timeline.
Q: What is the minimum order? A: There is no fixed minimum. Most lots are available by the drum or bag (typically 25-50 lb units). Larger lots in supersacks or pallet quantities get better pricing. We work with what the surplus dictates — that flexibility is the whole point.