ISALTIS

What ISALTIS does

ISALTIS is a French fine chemicals group founded in November 2011 and headquartered in Lyon, specializing in the development and manufacture of high-purity organic mineral salts for life sciences (pharmaceutical, nutritional, veterinary, and cosmetic applications) and industrial markets (pyrotechnics, catalysis, nuclear). The company operates two manufacturing sites — Givaudan-Lavirotte in Lyon and Bernardy in Thénioux (Cher) — which together represent more than 100 years of accumulated mineral chemistry expertise originating from Seppic and SPCH. Since 2018, ISALTIS has been a subsidiary of Canadian chemical firm MACCO ORGANIQUES, with both entities operating under the LALLEMAND Group, making the combined platform the #1 worldwide producer of high-purity mineral salts.

The product portfolio centers on third-generation chelated organic salts — glycerophosphates, gluconates, lactates, and citrates — sold under trademarked lines including GIVOMAG (magnesium glycerophosphate), GIVOCAL (calcium glycerophosphate, GMP Pharma-certified for sensitive applications such as premature infant formula), GIVOBIO (lactate and gluconate range), HYDRA4G (a sports hydration blend of four chelated minerals), MINERALIS (COSMOS-certified cosmetic-grade actives), and FURDENTYL (oral care actives for hypersensitivity and anti-plaque). The company also distributes Lallemand microbiological actives (probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics) under LALLBIOME, LALLSKIN, and LALLHAIR sub-brands, backed by joint clinical studies demonstrating synergistic effects with ISALTIS mineral salts. Custom synthesis services span reactors from 500L to 10m³ and production volumes from kilograms to several hundred tons per year.

ISALTIS operates a sales-led B2B model with regional sales managers covering five continental zones and exports exceeding 80% of production to more than 50 countries. Customers are enterprise buyers in pharma, nutrition/nutraceuticals, cosmetics, oral care, and industrial specialty segments, acquired primarily through industry trade shows (CPhI, Vitafoods, Food Ingredients Europe). Certifications including FSSC 22000, FDA approval, GMP Pharma (ANSM), COSMOS, Halal, Kosher, REACH, and Responsible Care serve as barriers to entry in regulated end-markets. Pricing is quote-based and contract-negotiated by volume and grade, with no public pricing disclosed.

Name

ISALTIS

Legal name

Isaltis Inc.

Website

https://isaltis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISALTIS is a French fine chemicals group manufacturing high-purity organic mineral salts (glycerophosphates, gluconates, lactates, citrates) for pharmaceutical, nutritional, cosmetic, oral care, and industrial customers globally. Operating as a subsidiary of MACCO ORGANIQUES within the LALLEMAND Group, it exports over 80% of production to 50+ countries from two French sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Fine Chemicals Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Minerals & Trace Elements (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron; Chelated Minerals) (AFAJAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gluconic Acid & Gluconates (GDL, Calcium Gluconate) (AFAJAGAH), Phosphoric Acid & Phosphates (Food-Grade Phosphate Salts) (AFAJAGAD), Organic Acid Salts (Calcium/Sodium/Potassium Propionates, Sorbates, Benzoates) (AFAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Organic mineral salts
• Fine chemicals manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical active ingredients
• Nutritional supplement minerals
• Cosmetic grade minerals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Mineral Salts B2B Sales: ISALTIS manufactures and sells high-purity organic mineral salts to pharmaceutical, nutritional, cosmetic, and industrial companies. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales of catalog products and custom synthesis services. Production volumes range from kilograms to hundreds of tons per year.
2. Custom Synthesis Services: Custom chemical synthesis services for specialized mineral salt requirements. The company offers tailored manufacturing capabilities including synthesis, crystallization, drying, mixing, and powder conditioning for specific customer applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ISALTIS manufactures and sells high-purity organic mineral salts (glycerophosphates, lactates, gluconates, citrates) for Life Sciences applications including pharmaceuticals, nutrition/nutraceuticals, oral care, cosmetics, and veterinary products, as well as industrial applications such as pyrotechnics, catalysis, and nuclear. The company also provides custom chemical synthesis services from laboratory to industrial scale (kg to hundreds of tons per year).

Product overview

ISALTIS is a fine chemicals group specializing in high-purity organic mineral salts for Life Sciences (nutrition, pharma, veterinary, cosmetics) and industrial applications (pyrotechnics, catalysis, nuclear). The company operates two French manufacturing sites (Givaudan-Lavirotte in Lyon and Bernardy in Thénioux) and belongs to the Lallemand Group. The product portfolio centers on third-generation organic mineral salts (glycerophosphates, gluconates, lactates, citrates) with high bioavailability, organized under branded lines: GIVOMAG and GIVOCAL (flagship nutrition actives), GIVOBIO lactate and gluconate ranges, HYDRA4G sports hydration blend, MINERALIS cosmetic line, FURDENTYL oral care line, and LALLBIOME/LALLSKIN/LALLHAIR microbiological actives. The company also offers custom synthesis services for bespoke mineral salt formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GIVOMAG: Trademarked magnesium glycerophosphate product - a highly bioavailable third-generation premium mineral salt
• GIVOCAL
• FURDENTYL
• MINERALIS
• GIVOBIO
• HYDRA4G

Products and services

• GIVOMAG (Magnesium Glycerophosphate)

Quantifiable outcome

• GIVOCAL contains calcium and phosphorus in proportions similar to hydroxyapatite, making it optimal for bone and teeth remineralization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EKIUMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EKIUM, a recognized energy efficiency expert, partnered with ISALTIS to conduct a comprehensive energy audit on the Lyon production site in 2023. The audit aimed to identify opportunities for optimizing energy consumption while respecting environmental standards. The results will guide ISALTIS's multi-year action plan for reducing carbon footprint, supported by 50% funding from the regional government.
• MACCO ORGANIQUESflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MACCO ORGANIQUES, a Canadian chemical company, acquired ISALTIS in 2018. Together, ISALTIS and MACCO ORGANIQUES form the #1 worldwide in high-purity mineral salts manufacturing. ISALTIS operates as a subsidiary under MACCO's ownership while maintaining its operational identity.
• LALLEMAND GROUPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth ISALTIS and MACCO ORGANIQUES are part of LALLEMAND GROUP, a global biochemicals company employing over 4000 people worldwide and a world leader in yeast and bacteria development and production. The partnership enables ISALTIS to leverage Lallemand's microbiological expertise (probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics) and combined product offerings. Several joint clinical studies have demonstrated synergistic effects between Lallemand probiotic strains and ISALTIS organic minerals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Jost Chemical: US-based manufacturer of high-purity inorganic and organic mineral salts serving pharmaceutical and nutritional markets. Comparable scale, regulatory positioning, and product portfolio overlap.
• MACCO Organiques: Sister company under Lallemand Group; combined with ISALTIS they form the #1 worldwide in high-purity mineral salts. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping product lines and shared ownership.
• Dr. Paul Lohmann: German specialty manufacturer of mineral salts (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper) for pharma, nutrition, and cosmetics. Closest European competitor in GMP-grade chelated mineral salts.
• Gadot Biochemical Industries: Israeli producer of mineral salts (calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium) for food, nutraceutical, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in citrate and mineral salt ingredient markets.
• Jungbunzlauer: Swiss-based producer of organic salts including citrates, gluconates, and lactates for food, pharma, and personal care. Direct competitor in organic acid salt chelated minerals used in nutraceuticals and cosmetics.

Regional players

• Tomita Pharmaceutical: Japanese specialty manufacturer of pharmaceutical-grade mineral salts. Comparable in GMP pharma positioning and product range, but serves primarily the Japanese and APAC markets.

Broad incumbents

• Seppic (Air Liquide Healthcare): Former parent of the Lyon Givaudan-Lavirotte site acquired to form ISALTIS. Broader specialty ingredients player in pharma excipients and cosmetics; competes in overlapping cosmetic and pharma excipient categories.
• Lallemand Group: Parent organization and global leader in yeast, bacteria, and fermentation. Provides probiotic inputs for ISALTIS's combined mineral-probiotic offerings; addresses adjacent but distinct ingredient categories.

Emerging players

• Spectrum Chemical: US-based distributor and manufacturer of fine chemicals and mineral salts for pharma, food, and lab use. Comparable GMP-grade mineral product portfolio though primarily distribution-focused.

Others

• Ferroglobe: Global producer of silicon, manganese, and specialty alloys. Adjacent supplier of mineral feedstocks used in specialty chemical manufacturing, including some overlaps with industrial-grade mineral salt end-markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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