Stratum Nutrition

What Stratum Nutrition does

Stratum Nutrition, operated by ESM Technologies, LLC, is a privately held US B2B nutraceutical ingredient supplier headquartered in Carthage, Missouri. The company manufactures and distributes proprietary branded ingredients for human and pet health applications, with a portfolio centered on eggshell membrane-derived ingredients (NEM® with over 1.1 billion doses sold, OVOLUX® for beauty-from-within, ESC® for bone health, and Collagen Support) and supplemented by microbiome-focused ingredients (Bimuno® GOS prebiotic distributed in partnership with Clasado, OraCMU™ oral probiotic, Humiome® Post LB postbiotic), cognitive support (sageXtra™), and inflammatory response ingredients (curQ+®, Curcumin 95).

The company's core technology is its proprietary eggshell membrane processing capability, which extracts and standardizes bioactive matrices containing types I, V, and X collagen along with glycosaminoglycans, elastin, and structural proteins. Clinical validation is the central pillar of the value proposition: NEM® has 10+ published human clinical studies, Bimuno® has 125+ scientific publications and 20 clinical trials, Humiome® has 40+ published studies, and OraCMU™ has 9 human clinical trials. Ingredients are manufactured at a centralized facility in Carthage, Missouri (expanded in September 2025 with in-line sterilization) and are sourced from upcycled US domestic eggshells, providing Upcycled Certified™ positioning and preventing 2 million pounds of waste from landfills annually.

Stratum generates revenue through one-time ingredient sales and licensing of proprietary branded ingredients to nutraceutical brand owners, contract manufacturers, and pet health companies. The company operates a B2B enterprise sales motion via direct outreach, industry trade shows (SupplySide Global, Vitafoods Europe/Asia), and a network of regional distributors across Asia-Pacific (Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia/Singapore) and Europe (Italy, with a new Netherlands office opened in September 2025). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts, and the company expands its addressable market through continuous regulatory approvals (FDA GRAS, Health Canada, ANVISA) and certifications (GMP, cGMP, Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher, NutraStrong™).

Name

Stratum Nutrition

Legal name

ESM Technologies, LLC

Website

https://stratumnutrition.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stratum Nutrition is a privately held US B2B ingredient supplier that manufactures and distributes proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients — including NEM eggshell membrane, OVOLUX, Bimuno GOS prebiotic, and sageXtra — for human and pet health brand owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Ingredients

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI) (HLAMAHAH), Prebiotics & Dietary Fibers (Inulin, FOS/GOS, Resistant Starch, Beta-Glucan, Psyllium) (AFAJAKAF), Delivery Systems & Encapsulation (Microencapsulation, Liposomes, Emulsions, Beadlets, Spray-Dried) (AFAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Eggshell membrane
• Dietary supplement ingredients
• Joint health ingredients
• Prebiotic ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Carthage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Ingredient B2B Sales: Manufactures and supplies proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients (NEM, OVOLUX, Bimuno, sageXtra, etc.) to brand owners, finished product manufacturers, and formulators in human and pet health markets. Revenue generated through ingredient sales contracts with minimum order volumes and established pricing per kilogram or dose.
2. Ingredient Licensing: Licenses proprietary branded ingredients to partners who incorporate them into finished supplement products. Supports partners through product development and launch process with technical and marketing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stratum Nutrition manufactures and supplies proprietary branded nutraceutical ingredients for human and pet health applications. The company processes eggshell membrane into bioactive ingredients like NEM® for joint health and OVOLUX® for beauty-from-within, and distributes other branded ingredients including Bimuno® GOS prebiotic, Humiome® Post LB postbiotic, OraCMU™ oral probiotic, sageXtra™ sage extract, and curQ+® bioavailable curcumin. Ingredients are sold to brand owners, supplement manufacturers, and formulators through direct B2B sales and regional distribution partnerships.

Product overview

Stratum Nutrition is a nutraceutical ingredient supplier offering a portfolio of proprietary and distributed ingredients for human and pet health. The product portfolio centers on eggshell membrane-based ingredients (NEM®, OVOLUX®, ESC®, Collagen Support) supplemented by microbiome-focused ingredients (Bimuno®, OraCMU™, Humiome® Post LB, LBiome™ Pet), cognitive health ingredients (sageXtra™), and inflammation management ingredients (Curcumin 95, curQ+®). For humans, the portfolio covers joint health, beauty-from-within, digestive health, oral health, and brain health categories. For pets, versions of NEM®, Bimuno®, OraCMU™, ESC®, Curcumin 95, and Collagen Support are offered alongside LBiome™ Pet. The company also distributes ingredients from manufacturing partners. Ingredients are science-backed with clinical research and positioned across condition-specific categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEM: Flagship branded eggshell membrane collagen ingredient for joint health with over 1.1 billion doses sold worldwide.
• ESC
• Bimuno
• OVOLUX
• sageXtra
• curQ+
• Humiome
• OraCMU
• Curcumin 95
• Collagen Support

Products and services

• NEM® (Natural Eggshell Membrane) NEM® is a partially hydrolyzed, branded eggshell membrane ingredient delivering joint health support. Clinically studied at 500mg daily dose with effects shown in 4-11 days. Contains types I, V, and X collagen, glycosaminoglycans (chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate, hyaluronic acid), elastin, and structural proteins. Over 1.1 billion doses sold worldwide. Targeted at nutraceutical brand owners and supplement manufacturers for joint health formulations.
• OVOLUX® Eggshell Membrane Collagen OVOLUX® is an unhydrolyzed, ultra-low-dose eggshell membrane collagen ingredient for beauty-from-within applications. Contains collagen types I, V, and X, hyaluronic acid, elastin, and supportive co-factors. Clinically studied at 400mg daily dose with 24% skin firmness improvement shown in 6 weeks. Halal and Kosher certified. Targeted at cosmetic, beauty supplement, and nutraceutical brand owners for hair, skin, and nail health formulations.
• ESC® Eggshell Calcium ESC® is an ultra-pure eggshell calcium carbonate ingredient with naturally occurring trace minerals (strontium, zinc, phosphorus, boron). Contains transport proteins for improved absorption. 64% more absorbed and transported compared to calcium carbonate and 60% higher increase in bone mineral density in studies. California Prop 65 compliant with lead levels more than 50 times lower than the standard. Targeted at supplement manufacturers and brand owners for bone health formulations.
• Bimuno® GOS Prebiotic Bimuno® is a targeted prebiotic containing galactooligosaccharides (GOS) composition that selectively supports beneficial gut bacteria. Backed by over 125 scientific publications and 20 clinical trials. FDA Reviewed GRAS status. Recognized with NutraIngredients USA Winner - Ingredient of the Year: Sports Nutrition (2025) and NutraIngredients Europe/USA Winner - Ingredient of the Year: Prebiotic (2021). Targeted at supplement and functional food manufacturers for digestive health, sports nutrition, and immune support formulations.
• OraCMU™ Oral Probiotic OraCMU™ is an oral probiotic featuring the Weissella cibaria CMU strain that targets odor-producing bacteria by reducing volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) while preserving beneficial oral microbiome bacteria. Self-Affirmed GRAS status. Supported by 9 human clinical trials. Targeted at oral care and supplement manufacturers for fresh breath and oral health formulations.
• Humiome® Post LB (Postbiotic) Humiome® Post LB is a heat-treated Lactobacillus LB postbiotic with 12 published clinical studies and over 40 published studies across the broader Humiome portfolio. Pioneer in postbiotics with over 100 years of research history, offering stability advantages over live probiotics. Researched for adult and pediatric populations. Targeted at supplement and functional food manufacturers for digestive health applications.
• sageXtra™ Sage Extract sageXtra™ is a proprietary Salvia officinalis extract standardized to 2.5% rosmarinic acid. Clinically proven to support memory and attention within 1 hour after a single dose. 100% traceable and non-GMO, cultivated using specific farming protocols. Targeted at supplement manufacturers for cognitive health, memory support, and focus formulations.
• curQ+® Bioavailable Curcumin curQ+® is a proprietary combination of C-14 verified pure 95% curcumin with coconut oil and polysorbate 20 formulation for enhanced absorption. Achieves nearly 40x absorption enhancement compared to standard 95% curcumin. Targeted at supplement manufacturers for inflammatory response balance, brain health, and joint health formulations.
• Curcumin 95 Curcumin 95 is a genuine non-synthetic quality curcumin ingredient verified by carbon-14 testing. Natural food-sourced ingredient that helps balance inflammatory response. Supports brain health and joint health with antioxidant capabilities. Targeted at supplement manufacturers for inflammatory balance, brain health, and joint health formulations.
• Collagen Support (Eggshell Membrane Collagen Complex) Collagen Support is a pure eggshell membrane ingredient that naturally contains types I, V, and X collagen along with collagen-supporting amino acids (glycine, lysine), structural proteins (keratin, elastin), and collagen co-factor minerals (calcium, copper). Vegetarian-friendly source of egg collagen. Targeted at supplement manufacturers for collagen supplementation formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Joint pain reduction and cartilage protection shown in as little as 4-11 days with NEM® 500mg daily dose
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• EuroDevregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 September 2025Partnership with EuroDev to better serve EU customers with personalized support and localized service. EuroDev provides market access and customer relationship management for Stratum's European expansion.
• Alchem EnterpriseregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2025Distribution partnership for Bangladesh market. Alchem Enterprise serves as Stratum's regional distribution partner for proprietary nutraceutical ingredients including NEM, Bimuno, and other branded ingredients in Bangladesh.
• BaidhyanathregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for India market.
• AmvigorregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for India market.
• Dang Hung ChemicalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for Vietnam market.
• Charmant IngredientsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for Philippines market.
• Phytonet PteregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for Malaysia and Singapore markets.
• CFM CorporationregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partnership for Italy market.
• Alchem EnterpriseregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership for hydrolyzed egg membrane market growth across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Alchem Enterprise is expanding production capacity and forming strategic partnerships to capture growth in joint, beauty, and pet nutrition applications.
• Clasado LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clasado for Bimuno® GOS prebiotic development and distribution. Clasado developed Bimuno, and Stratum serves as distribution partner for the ingredient in North American markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Bioibérica: Spanish B2B ingredient supplier specializing in joint health ingredients including hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine. Directly comparable to Stratum Nutrition in the branded joint health ingredient category for human and animal nutrition markets.
• Rousselot: Peelhark subsidiary and global collagen peptide supplier serving beauty-from-within, joint health, and protein nutrition markets. Directly comparable as a branded collagen and joint health B2B ingredient supplier competing in overlapping categories with Stratum's NEM® and OVOLUX® lines.
• AIDP Inc. US-based B2B ingredient supplier offering proprietary branded ingredients across cognitive, joint, digestive, and beauty-from-within categories. Comparable as a North American ingredient distributor targeting the same supplement and functional food brand-owner customer base.
• PLT Health Solutions: US-based B2B ingredient supplier marketing proprietary branded botanical and nutritional ingredients to supplement and food brands. Comparable business model and customer overlap, with similar clinical-research-driven go-to-market approach.
• Sabinsa Corporation: US-based B2B ingredient supplier with extensive proprietary branded botanical extracts and nutraceutical ingredients supported by clinical research. Comparable as a science-backed branded ingredient supplier targeting dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers.
• Gnosis by Lesaffre: Business unit of Lesaffre producing branded probiotic, vitamin, and carotenoid ingredients for human and animal nutrition. Comparable as a B2B ingredient supplier with a clinically validated branded portfolio targeting supplement and functional food formulators.
• Biova: US-based ingredient supplier specializing in eggshell membrane-derived ingredients for human and pet nutrition and skincare applications. Most direct comparable to Stratum Nutrition in the eggshell membrane ingredient category.
• TSI Group: US-based B2B ingredient supplier marketing branded nutraceutical and sports nutrition ingredients. Comparable as a mid-sized branded ingredient supplier targeting similar human nutrition and sports nutrition customers.

Broad incumbents

• Glanbia Nutritionals: Large-scale global ingredient supplier with broad protein, prebiotic, and functional nutrition ingredient portfolio. Comparable as a B2B ingredient partner to supplement and food brands but with much larger scale, broader portfolio, and broader geographic reach than Stratum.
• ADM Animal Nutrition: Major diversified ingredient and animal nutrition company offering pet food, feed additives, and functional ingredients globally. Comparable for the pet nutrition side of Stratum's portfolio but with vastly larger scale, broader portfolio, and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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