B&D Nutritional Ingredients

What B&D Nutritional Ingredients does

B&D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc. is a privately held B2B ingredient distributor founded in 1993 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The company supplies raw material ingredients to manufacturers of dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, personal care products, and pet health products, combining proprietary branded ingredients with third-party ingredients sourced from leading global manufacturers. Its core offerings include the VitaQuinone® solvent-free vitamin K2, TriBsyn™ encapsulated beta-alanine (using Hydro-Oleo™ technology to deliver 4.5-fold higher plasma beta-alanine without paresthesia), the SNZ Tribac® Bacillus probiotic blend (Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969®, Bacillus subtilis SNZ 1972, Bacillus clausii SNZ 1971), the Lp815® GABA-producing probiotic, and additional ingredients spanning plant sterols (CardioAid®), vitamin E (Novatol®, Decanox®), postbiotics (Keystone Postbiotic®), prebiotic fiber (Fiberest®), and botanical extracts. Multiple SKUs carry FDA GRAS, FDA Infant GRAS, NSF, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Health Canada, Whole Foods, GMP, OU Kosher, and TTB certifications.

Name

B&D Nutritional Ingredients

Legal name

B&D Nutritional Ingredients, Inc.

Website

https://bdnutritional.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

B&D Nutritional Ingredients is a B2B distributor of proprietary and third-party raw material ingredients for dietary supplement, functional food and beverage, personal care, and pet health product manufacturers. Founded in 1993, the Carlsbad, CA firm also provides flavor formulation and contract warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dietary Ingredient Distribution

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Probiotics & Digestive Health Supplements (CRADAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fortification Ingredients (Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrient Premixes) (CRADAOAM), Nutraceuticals & Functional Ingredients for Animal Diets (Probiotics, Omega-3, Joint, GI) (HLAMAHAH), Sports & Performance Nutrition Foods Manufacturing (Protein Foods, Energy Gels/Bars) (AFAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Dietary ingredient distribution
• Nutritional raw materials
• Probiotic ingredients
• Vitamin ingredients
• Botanical extracts

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Distribution & Sales: B2B distribution of raw material ingredients to manufacturers of dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, personal care products, and pet health products. Revenue is generated through the sale of ingredient products sourced from global manufacturers, complemented by value-added services such as formulation support, flavor matching, and logistics/warehousing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

B&D Nutritional Ingredients is a B2B distributor and supplier of branded and third-party raw material ingredients — including probiotics, vitamins, botanical extracts, fibers, postbiotics, beta-alanine, plant sterols, soy isoflavones, and specialty flavors — to dietary supplement, functional food and beverage, personal care, and pet health product manufacturers. The company complements its ingredient portfolio with formulation support, custom flavor formulation and matching services, and contract warehousing and 3PL distribution services.

Product overview

B&D Nutritional Ingredients is a distributor and service provider for the dietary supplement industry, offering a portfolio of raw material ingredients from leading global manufacturers along with logistics and flavor services. The core offering includes branded probiotic strains (SNZ 1969®, SNZ 1971®, SNZ Tribac®, Lp815®), vitamin ingredients (VitaQuinone®, Decanox®, Novatol®), botanical extracts (ViaLeaf™, Centroflora partnership products), and specialty ingredients (TriBsyn™, CardioAid®, Fiberest®). The company supplements its ingredient distribution with contract warehousing, third-party distribution, and custom flavor formulation/matching services for manufacturers in dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, personal care, and pet health industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VitaQuinone® Branded vitamin K2 (menaquinone) ingredient offered as a raw material for dietary supplement, functional food, and beverage manufacturers.
• TriBsyn™ Encapsulated low-dose beta-alanine ingredient complex formulated with Hydro-Oleo™ technology; marketed as an alternative to higher-dose beta-alanine products, for nutrition product manufacturers.
• SNZ Tribac® Proprietary probiotic blend of Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969®, Bacillus clausii SNZ 1971®, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 815, distributed as a single branded raw material SKU for supplement manufacturers.
• LP815® (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 815) Single-strain GABA-producing probiotic (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 815) branded as LP815®, supplied to manufacturers as a standalone probiotic ingredient.
• Bacillus coagulans SNZ 1969® Branded Bacillus coagulans probiotic strain ingredient for dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers.
• Bacillus clausii SNZ 1971® Branded Bacillus clausii probiotic strain ingredient for dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers.
• CardioAid® Branded plant sterol ingredient marketed for cardiovascular health applications in dietary supplement and functional food products.
• CarnoSyn® 4X Branded beta-alanine ingredient offered for sports nutrition, performance, and active lifestyle supplement manufacturers.
• Decanox® Branded mixed tocopherol (vitamin E) ingredient offered for dietary supplement and personal care manufacturers.
• Fiberest® Branded prebiotic fiber ingredient marketed for digestive health and dietary fiber fortification.
• Flava-malt® Branded malt-based flavor ingredient for functional food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers seeking malt flavor profiles.
• Fossence® Branded specialty ingredient offered as part of B&D's distributed raw materials portfolio for supplement and food manufacturers.
• Keystone Postbiotic® Branded heat-treated postbiotic ingredient for dietary supplement manufacturers.
• Novasoy® Branded soy isoflavone ingredient for women's health and dietary supplement manufacturers.
• Novatol® Branded natural vitamin E ingredient for dietary supplement and personal care manufacturers.
• ViaLeaf™ Branded botanical extract ingredient for supplement manufacturers.
• Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) ingredient Apple cider vinegar raw material ingredient offered to dietary supplement and functional food/beverage manufacturers.
• Botanical Extracts portfolio Branded portfolio of botanical extract ingredients (Açaí, Acerola, Camu Camu, Catuaba, Cissus, Damiana, Ephedra, Ginseng, Guarana, Hibiscus, Maca, Muira Puama, Olive Leaf, Pau d'Arco, Saw Palmetto, Senna, Spirulina, Tribulus, Yerba Mate, and others) sourced from global growers and supplied to dietary supplement and functional beverage manufacturers.
• NUTRILINQ™ featuring TriBsyn™ Branded platform product combining TriBsyn™ encapsulated low-dose beta-alanine complex with other branded ingredients, launched in December 2024 as a turnkey formulation option for manufacturers.
• Flavor Services (custom flavor formulation, flavor matching, and spectrum analysis) Custom flavor formulation, flavor matching/masking, sensory spectrum analysis, and flavor-related technical support services offered to food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers.
• Logistics & Warehousing Services (Contract Warehousing and 3PL Distribution) Contract warehousing, just-in-time inventory management, and third-party logistics (3PL) distribution services operated from the company's Carlsbad, CA headquarters at 5960 Pasteur Court, 92008.

Quantifiable outcome

• TriBsyn™ increased plasma beta-alanine 4.5-fold compared to conventional beta-alanine in clinical study
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo CentrofloracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026B&D Nutritional Ingredients announced a new partnership with Grupo Centroflora to bring a dynamic range of Brazilian botanical extracts to the U.S. market. The collaboration expands B&D's portfolio with ingredients known for functionality, vibrant flavors, and strong consumer demand across food, beverage, and nutraceutical applications. Centroflora brings expertise in botanical extraction and commitment to sustainable sourcing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sabinsa: Sabinsa is a manufacturer and global supplier of patented, branded nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Curcumin C3 Complex, BioPerine). Like B&D, Sabinsa sells proprietary, science-backed ingredients into dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers and competes for similar finished-brand customers.
• PLT Health Solutions: PLT Health Solutions markets a portfolio of proprietary branded botanical and functional ingredients (e.g., Zembrin, Melapure) to dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers. The business model closely mirrors B&D's proprietary branded ingredient distribution approach.
• Gencor: Gencor is a branded ingredient supplier offering clinically studied nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Levagen+, Libifem) to dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers. It is highly comparable to B&D in the proprietary branded ingredient category.
• Stauber (Ingredient Distribution): Stauber is a U.S. B2B specialty ingredient distributor serving dietary supplement, food, and personal care manufacturers with a portfolio of branded and commodity ingredients. It directly competes with B&D's distribution-plus-services model.

Broad incumbents

• Barentz: Barentz is a global specialty ingredient distributor covering food, nutrition, personal care, and animal nutrition — a scaled version of B&D's aggregator-and-distributor model with broader geographic and category coverage.
• Kemin Industries: Kemin manufactures specialty ingredients for human and animal nutrition (e.g., beta-alanine via CarnoSyn®). It overlaps B&D in vitamins, botanical extracts, and pet/animal nutrition ingredients, while operating as a much larger, vertically integrated manufacturer.
• Glanbia Nutritionals: Glanbia Nutritionals supplies proteins, premixes, and functional ingredients to supplement and food manufacturers. It competes with B&D in ingredient breadth and in sports nutrition / functional food categories.
• Ingredion: Ingredion is a large ingredient solutions provider serving food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers with sweeteners, starches, and functional ingredients. While broader in scope, Ingredion overlaps with B&D's flavor and functional food/beverage customers.
• ADM (Health & Wellness): ADM's Health & Wellness unit supplies flavors, colors, probiotics, and plant-based proteins to dietary supplement and functional food manufacturers. It competes with B&D across multiple ingredient categories at greater scale and with global reach.
• Cargill Health Technologies: Cargill's Health Technologies segment supplies functional ingredients (sweeteners, proteins, cocoa, etc.) to food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers. It overlaps with B&D in dietary supplement and functional food supply, though at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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