TriNutra
TriNutra is a privately held, science-forward B2B ingredient company that develops and manufactures standardized, clinically validated Nigella sativa (black seed) oil ingredients — notably ThymoQuin® — for formulators and brands in dietary supplement, cosmeceutical, oral care, and pet wellness markets globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersHarrison, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TriNutra does
TriNutra is a privately held, science-forward ingredient company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Harrison, with manufacturing and product development operations anchored in Israel. The company specializes in standardized, clinically validated botanical extracts derived from Nigella sativa (black seed/cumin), anchored by its proprietary TQ:FFA ratio standardization technology — a validated composition of minimum 3% thymoquinone, minimum 1% p-cymene, and less than 1.25% free fatty acids that has become the global benchmark for functional black seed oil. TriNutra operates a portfolio of six branded ingredients: ThymoQuin® (flagship dietary supplement), B'utyQuin™ (cosmeceutical), CogniBen® (cognitive support blend), ThymoQuin®-OCare (oral care), ThymoQuin® for Canines (pet wellness), and JojobaQuin™ (personal care fusion). Manufacturing is conducted under GMP, ISO, and organic certifications at a single Israeli site with full farm-to-finished-oil traceability.
TriNutra's business model is exclusively B2B: it sells branded ingredient inputs to formulators, R&D teams, and health-focused brands in the dietary supplement, cosmeceutical, oral care, and companion animal wellness industries, who then incorporate them into finished consumer products. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue streams include one-time ingredient sales plus licensing and formulation partnerships with brand developers. Distribution reaches end consumers through brand partners including Barrington Nutritionals (US ingredient distribution hub), Nutritunes (Amazon DTC), Dr. Michael Murray (iHerb), and CAVU Nutrition (trade show launches), supplemented by direct sales at SupplySide Global and Natural Products Expo West. The company holds multiple US and European patents covering ThymoQuin compositions, combination formulations (with Pycnogenol and astaxanthin), and counter-obesity applications.
TriNutra's regulatory footprint is unusually broad for a niche botanical supplier: USP monograph compliance (the only USP-grade black seed oil on the market), self-affirmed GRAS status, Health Canada-approved structure-function claims, EFSA non-novel food designation, Australian TGA listing, and Thai FDA novel food approval. The company is founder-led by CEO Morris Zelkha (former LycoRed Group founder with 35+ years of nutraceutical industry experience), with CSO Dr. Liki von Oppen-Bezalel driving scientific vision and business development. Ownership is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds; the company employs 11-50 people and operates without a parent company, subsidiaries, or publicly disclosed revenue.
TriNutra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TriNutra
- Legal name
- TriNutra Ltd
- Website
- https://trinutra.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TriNutra is a privately held, science-forward B2B ingredient company that develops and manufactures standardized, clinically validated Nigella sativa (black seed) oil ingredients — notably ThymoQuin® — for formulators and brands in dietary supplement, cosmeceutical, oral care, and pet wellness markets globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TriNutra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Nutraceutical Botanical Ingredients
- NAICS
- Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing (311111)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Specialty & Condition-Specific Nutraceuticals (e.g., Liver, Eye, Endocrine) (HLAMALAO), Phytogenics & Botanicals (Essential Oils, Plant Extracts) (AFADAKAF), Vitamins, Minerals & Multivitamin Supplements (HLAMALAF)
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Where TriNutra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harrison
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TriNutra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- B2B Ingredient Sales: TriNutra sells its proprietary standardized botanical ingredients (ThymoQuin®, B'utyQuin™, CogniBen®, JojobaQuin™, ThymoQuin®-OCare, ThymoQuin® for Canines) to formulators, R&D teams, and health-focused brands in the dietary supplement, cosmeceutical, oral care, and pet wellness industries. Ingredients are sold in bulk for incorporation into finished products (capsules, softgels, topical formulations, oral care formats, pet supplements).
- Licensing & Formulation Partnerships: Partnership arrangements with brand developers (e.g., Nutritunes, CAVU Nutrition, Dr. Michael Murray) who license or incorporate TriNutra's branded ingredients into finished consumer products sold under their own brands. Revenue generated through ingredient supply agreements and potentially royalty arrangements.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
TriNutra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TriNutra researches, develops, and manufactures standardized, clinically validated botanical ingredients derived primarily from cold-pressed Nigella sativa (black seed) oil. The company sells six proprietary branded ingredients — ThymoQuin®, B'utyQuin™, CogniBen®, JojobaQuin™, ThymoQuin®-OCare, and ThymoQuin® for Canines — to formulators and brand partners for use in dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, oral care products, and pet wellness applications.
Product overview
TriNutra is a science-forward ingredient company specializing in standardized, clinically validated botanical extracts derived primarily from Nigella sativa (black seed/cumin). The portfolio consists of six branded ingredient products: ThymoQuin® (flagship dietary supplement ingredient), B'utyQuin™ (cosmeceutical for topical use), CogniBen® (cognitive support nutraceutical blend), ThymoQuin®-OCare (oral health ingredient), ThymoQuin® for Canines (pet wellness), and JojobaQuin™ (B'utyQuin blended with jojoba oil for personal care). All ThymoQuin® branded products share the proprietary TQ:FFA (thymoquinone to free fatty acid) ratio standardization technology, ensuring consistent bioactivity and efficacy across applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ThymoQuin®: World's first premium black seed oil standardized to 3% thymoquinone and low free fatty acids for dietary supplements
- B'utyQuin™
- CogniBen®
- ThymoQuin®-OCare
- ThymoQuin® for Canines
- JojobaQuin™
Products and services
- ThymoQuin® World's first premium cold-pressed Nigella sativa (black seed) oil standardized to 3% thymoquinone and less than 1.25% free fatty acids, designed for use in dietary supplement formulations. Clinically validated to support cortisol/stress balance, cardiometabolic health, immune function, and metabolic health. Available in liquid and powder forms.
- B'utyQuin™ Premium cosmeceutical-grade cold-pressed black cumin seed oil standardized to 3% thymoquinone and less than 1.25% free fatty acids, formulated for topical applications supporting skin health, scalp health, and hair vitality. Recommended use level 2%-5% for skin, scalp, and hair applications.
- CogniBen® Synergistic nutraceutical blend combining natural actives designed to support memory, alertness, focus, and neuronal energy metabolism, with sustained cognitive performance and long-term mental resilience.
- ThymoQuin®-OCare Patented black seed oil composition standardized to 3% thymoquinone and 1.2% p-cymene with low free fatty acids (<1.25%), designed for oral care applications including mouthwashes, toothpastes, lozenges, and oral sprays to support oral hygiene, gum health, and fresh breath.
- ThymoQuin® for Canines Cold-pressed Nigella sativa oil standardized to 3% thymoquinone and low free fatty acids, formulated for canine wellness applications including chews, powders, and functional pet supplement formats to support canine inflammatory balance, immune function, and overall vitality.
- JojobaQuin™ Ready-to-use fusion of cold-pressed black seed oil (B'utyQuin) and jojoba seed oil. Available in two formulas: JojobaQuin 3 (97% jojoba + 3% B'utyQuin) and JojobaQuin 5 (95% jojoba + 5% B'utyQuin). Designed for hair, scalp, body, and facial skin formulations.
Quantifiable outcome
- ThymoQuin helped reduce cortisol by 44% in clinical research (Dr. Jonny Bowden)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use TriNutra
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TriNutra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
TriNutra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered key partner, strategic partner and core partner.
- Nutrituneskey partnerTriNutra partnered with Nutritunes to launch ThymoQuin® black seed oil dietary supplement on Amazon. This partnership leverages Nutritunes' e-commerce platform presence to deliver TriNutra's premium standardized black seed oil directly to consumers through Amazon's retail channel, marking TriNutra's entry into direct-to-consumer online sales.
- Azelisstrategic partnerTriNutra featured alongside Azelis in 'Natural biotech solutions: Spotlight on next-gen nutritional ingredients' (Natural Practitioner, July/August 2025), indicating a strategic distribution and formulation support relationship for TriNutra's natural ingredient portfolio across targeted markets.
- CAVU Nutritionkey partnerCAVU Nutrition launched ThymoQuin Cortisol Support at Natural Products Expo West (February 2026), incorporating TriNutra's flagship ThymoQuin ingredient into a branded stress management supplement positioned at a major industry trade show.
- Dr. Michael Murraykey partnerTriNutra partnered with Dr. Michael Murray (renowned natural medicine researcher and author) to launch a ThymoQuin supplement on iHerb, leveraging Dr. Murray's authority and trusted reputation in the natural health space to reach iHerb's global customer base of health-conscious consumers.
- Barrington Nutritionalscore partnerBarrington Nutritionals serves as TriNutra's US distribution and marketing partner for ThymoQuin, operating the ThymoQuin Hub resource platform. The partnership also included launching a ThymoQuin + Pycnogenol combination product (January 2020), expanding the use cases and market reach of TriNutra's ingredient portfolio in the US supplement market.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TriNutra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kerry Group: Kerry is a large global taste and nutrition ingredient supplier serving food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers. Overlaps with TriNutra as a science-driven ingredient supplier, though with much broader portfolio and corporate scale.
- Naturex (Givaudan): Naturex, now part of Givaudan, supplies natural and botanical extracts for food, nutrition, and personal care. Comparable to TriNutra in standardized botanical extracts serving B2B formulators, with broader portfolio and corporate backing.
- Kemin Industries: Kemin is a diversified ingredient manufacturer serving dietary supplements, food, feed, and personal care with science-backed specialty ingredients. Larger incumbent operating broader portfolio than TriNutra but overlaps in the science-led botanical ingredient space.
Emerging players
- DolCas Biotech: DolCas supplies patented, clinically validated botanical ingredients (e.g., Curcugen, Bergacyn) to supplement brands. Smaller-scale peer with similar science-forward B2B ingredient model.
- Applied Food Sciences: AFS supplies branded functional ingredients (e.g., PurCaf, Novacaffeine) for supplement and beverage brands. Comparable in size and B2B branded-ingredient go-to-market to TriNutra.
Direct peers
- Indena S.p.A. Indena is a global producer of standardized botanical extracts for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal care industries. Comparable to TriNutra in B2B standardized botanical ingredients sold to formulators across multiple end-markets.
- Sabinsa Corporation: Sabinsa is a leading manufacturer of standardized botanical extracts and nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., BioPerine, Curcumin C3 Complex) sold B2B to formulators and brands globally. Direct overlap with TriNutra in standardized, clinically validated botanical ingredients for dietary supplements.
- Gencor Pacific: Gencor supplies clinically researched branded ingredients (e.g., Levagen+, Gencor Livinol) for dietary supplement and personal care brands. Comparable to TriNutra as a smaller, IP-driven branded-ingredient supplier targeting the same B2B formulators.
- OmniActive Health Technologies: OmniActive develops and supplies science-backed nutraceutical ingredients (e.g., Lutemax, BioCurc) to dietary supplement and functional food brands with a focus on patented compositions and clinical substantiation — closely analogous to TriNutra's ThymoQuin model.
- LycoRed Group: LycoRed is a science-based supplier of carotenoid and natural ingredient formulations for nutraceutical, food, and personal care. TriNutra's founder Morris Zelkha previously founded and led LycoRed; both operate in the B2B standardized-natural-ingredient category with similar end-customer profiles.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TriNutra social profiles
Digital presenceTriNutra compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
TriNutra financial estimates
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TriNutra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
TriNutra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TriNutra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TriNutra
What does TriNutra do?
TriNutra researches, develops, and manufactures standardized, clinically validated botanical ingredients derived primarily from cold-pressed Nigella sativa (black seed) oil. The company sells six proprietary branded ingredients — ThymoQuin®, B'utyQuin™, CogniBen®, JojobaQuin™, ThymoQuin®-OCare, and ThymoQuin® for Canines — to formulators and brand partners for use in dietary supplements, cosmeceuticals, oral care products, and pet wellness applications.
Is TriNutra a public or private company?
TriNutra is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TriNutra founded?
TriNutra was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TriNutra based?
TriNutra is headquartered in Harrison, United States, in the North America region.
How does TriNutra make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. B2B Ingredient Sales are the primary driver. The others are licensing & Formulation Partnerships.
Who are TriNutra's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kerry Group, Naturex (Givaudan) and Kemin Industries. Emerging players are DolCas Biotech and Applied Food Sciences. Direct peers are Indena S.p.A., Sabinsa Corporation, Gencor Pacific, OmniActive Health Technologies and LycoRed Group.
Does TriNutra have an API?
No public API is recorded for TriNutra.
What industry is TriNutra in?
TriNutra's product category is Nutraceutical Botanical Ingredients. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAGAD, Herbal & Botanical Supplements, with a secondary code of HLAMALAO, Specialty & Condition-Specific Nutraceuticals (e.g., Liver, Eye, Endocrine). Its NAICS code is 325411 and its SIC code is 2833.