TriNutra

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Standardized black seed oil
• Nutraceutical ingredients
• Botanical extract ingredients
• Cosmeceutical actives
• Dietary supplement ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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).
2. 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

Core 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

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key partner, strategic partner and core partner.

• Nutrituneskey partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025TriNutra 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 partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025TriNutra 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 partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 February 2025CAVU 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 partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 September 2024TriNutra 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 partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 December 2020Barrington 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

Broad 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ThymoQuin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinutra

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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