What is Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil Powder (70% MCT)?

70% MCT is a Medium-chain Triglyceride Oil Powder in which medium-chain triglycerides account for 70% of the total formulation.
The MCT component is primarily composed of caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) triglycerides, which are characterized by rapid absorption and efficient energy metabolism.

The product is manufactured by converting liquid MCT oil into a free-flowing powder through emulsification and spray-drying technology, using suitable food-grade carriers. This form significantly improves handling, stability, storage, and transportation, making it suitable for industrial applications.

70% MCT is commonly used as a functional lipid ingredient in:

• Sports and clinical nutrition products
• Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate formulations
• Solid beverages and powdered nutritional products
• Dietary supplements and functional foods

As a raw material, 70% MCT provides consistent quality, reliable performance, and ease of formulation, meeting the requirements of food and nutrition manufacturers.

Ingredients

Ingredient
Medium-chain triglyceride oil
Glucose syrup
Sodium caseinate
Dipotassium phosphate
Sodium hexametaphosphate
Sodium tripolyphosphate
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
Diacetyl tartaric acid ester of mono- and diglycerides
Sodium stearoyl lactate
Silicon dioxide

Product Data Sheet (TDS)

Parameter	Specification	Test Method
Color	White or light yellow	Visual
Character	Free-flowing dry powder, no caking or adhesion	Visual
Impurities	No visible foreign matter	Visual
Odor & Taste	No rancid, stale, spoiled or moldy odor	Smell / Taste
Total Fat Content (%)	≥ 70.0	GB 5009.6
Protein Content (%)	4.0 – 10.0	GB 5009.5
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 1.0	GB 5009.229
Peroxide Value (mmol/kg)	≤ 5.0	GB 5009.227
Caprylic Acid (C8, %)	55.0 – 65.0	GB 5009.168
Capric Acid (C10, %)	35.0 – 45.0	GB 5009.168
Moisture (%)	≤ 5.0	GB 5009.3
Ash (%)	≤ 5.0	GB 5009.4
Total Arsenic (As, mg/kg)	≤ 0.1	GB 5009.11
Lead (Pb, mg/kg)	≤ 0.08	GB 5009.12
Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)	≤ 10	GB 5009.27
Aflatoxin B1 (µg/kg)	≤ 10	GB 5009.22
Aerobic Plate Count (CFU/g)	≤ 1000	GB 4789.2
Coliforms (CFU/g)	≤ 10	GB 4789.3
Mould (CFU/g)	≤ 50	GB 4789.15
Yeast (CFU/g)	≤ 50	GB 4789.15
Salmonella (/25g)	Not detected	GB 4789.4
Staphylococcus aureus (CFU/g)	< 10	GB 4789.10

Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil Powder (70% MCT) Has a Wide Range of Uses

1. Sports nutrition and energy products: 70% MCT can be used as a fast-absorbing lipid ingredient in sports nutrition products, providing rapid energy supply for endurance and performance formulations.

2. Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate foods: 70% MCT is suitable for ketogenic and low-carb formulations, supporting fat-based energy metabolism while being less likely to accumulate as body fat.

3. Solid beverages and powdered nutritional products: Due to its good dispersibility and stability, 70% MCT is widely used in solid beverages, meal replacements, and powdered nutrition products.

4. Functional foods and dietary supplements: 70% MCT can be incorporated into functional foods and dietary supplements as a functional lipid source to enhance energy utilization and formulation performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is MCT?
MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides, a type of lipid mainly composed of medium-chain fatty acids such as caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10). Compared with conventional fats, MCT is rapidly digested and absorbed, enters the liver directly for metabolism, provides fast energy, and is less likely to be converted into body fat storage.

Q2: What is 70% MCT?
70% MCT is a Medium-chain Triglyceride Oil Powder in which MCT accounts for 70% of the total formulation, designed for ease of handling and application in food and nutrition products.

Q3: How is 70% MCT manufactured?
70% MCT is produced using MCT oil as the main raw material through emulsification, microencapsulation, and spray-drying processes, converting liquid oil into a stable, free-flowing powder.

Q4: What are the advantages of MCT compared with conventional fats?
MCT can be metabolized directly in the liver, delivers rapid energy, supports efficient energy utilization, and shows a lower tendency to accumulate as body fat.

Q5: What are the key features of this product?
70% MCT features high MCT content, good stability, excellent dispersibility, easy handling, and improved storage and transportation performance compared with liquid MCT oil.

Q6: What are the main application areas of 70% MCT?
70% MCT is widely used in weight management products, sports nutrition, dietary supplements, health foods, foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), and infant and young children formula foods.

Q7: Why choose 70% MCT instead of liquid MCT oil?
70% MCT offers better formulation flexibility, easier dosing, reduced oil leakage risk, and better suitability for solid and powdered product systems.

Q8: Is 70% MCT suitable for ketogenic and low-carbohydrate formulations?
Yes. 70% MCT is commonly used in ketogenic and low-carbohydrate formulations to support fat-based energy metabolism and fast energy release.

Q9: Is this product suitable for industrial food manufacturing?
Yes. 70% MCT is developed for industrial food and nutrition manufacturers, providing consistent quality, stable performance, and good processing adaptability.

Q10: How should 70% MCT be stored?
The product should be stored in a cool and dry place, protected from heat, light, and moisture. Once opened, it is recommended to use the product as soon as possible.

Q11: What packaging materials are used?

The outer packaging is a composite kraft paper bag, and the inner packaging is a non-composite PE film bag, ensuring product protection and stability. Q4: What are the recommended storage conditions?

The product should be stored in a cool and dry place.

Q12: Are there any special storage precautions?

Yes. The product is sensitive to air, heat, light, and humidity and should be kept away from direct light, heat sources, strong odors, and dust.

Q13: What precautions should be taken during transportation and handling?

General safety precautions should be followed during transportation and handling to maintain product quality.

Q14: What is the shelf life of the 70% MCT ?

The shelf life is 18 months when unopened and stored under recommended conditions. Once opened, it is recommended to use the product as soon as possible.