Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co.

What Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co. does

Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co. (山东柠檬生化有限公司) is a Chinese biochemical manufacturer founded in 1986 and headquartered in Anqiu City, Shandong Province. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tiantian Investment Holding Group (天天投资控股集团) and is one of the larger global producers of citric acid, with a stated annual production capacity of 500,000 tons and a 600,000+ square meter production site with reported total assets of 20 billion RMB. Its product portfolio centers on citric acid and derivatives (citric acid monohydrate, anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate), supplemented by premium and extra-grade edible alcohol, and a series of agricultural by-products (corn starch residue, citric acid residue, wheat bran) that are sold into animal feed and industrial applications. A wholly owned subsidiary, Qufeng Food Technology (山东渠风食品科技有限公司), operates in wheat deep processing, producing wheat starch, vital wheat gluten, and flour products.

The company's underlying technology is biochemical fermentation and distillation, supported by an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant testing laboratory and a circular economy production system that includes wastewater-derived biogas power generation, exhaust heat co-generation, and full water recycling. The facility holds Clean Production Performance Level A certification, along with a broad international certification stack covering ISO9001, HACCP, KOSHER, HALAL, and AEO Advanced Certification, with products meeting BP2008, E330, FCCV, USP32, and EP6.0 standards. Quality control operates as a standalone function reporting directly to executive leadership.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in one-time B2B sales of industrial-grade and food-grade commodity inputs. The go-to-market model is enterprise field sales via dedicated regional contacts for the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Africa-Australia, complemented by exhibition-driven lead generation at FIC, FIA, Gulfood Manufacturing, and other regional food ingredient trade shows. Customer segments span food and beverage (primary, as acidulants/preservatives/flavor enhancers), industrial chemicals (solvents, disinfectants, biofuel), and animal feed (by-products), with products exported to 120+ countries. A small Taobao storefront (Qu Feng) provides minor direct-to-consumer wheat flour sales in China. The company is currently investing in a 300,000-ton pea protein project and has launched wheat deep-processing production through Qufeng Food, signaling diversification beyond citric acid into higher-value plant protein and grain-based end products.

Name

Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co.

Legal name

山东柠檬生化有限公司

Website

https://ttca.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co. is a Chinese citric acid, edible alcohol, and biochemical by-product manufacturer founded in 1986, operating 500,000-ton annual capacity and exporting to 120+ countries for food, beverage, industrial, and animal feed buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Citric Acid Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Spice and Extract Manufacturing (311942)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Citric Acid & Citrates (Sodium/Potassium/Calcium Citrate) (AFAJAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Salt, Acids & pH Regulators (Citric/Lactic/Phosphoric, Buffers) (CRADAOAC), Food-Grade Chemicals & Processing Aids Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Citric acid manufacturing
• Edible alcohol production
• Biochemical fermentation
• Food acidulants
• Animal feed ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Anqiu

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Citric Acid and Derivatives: Core revenue stream from production and sales of citric acid series products including monohydrate citric acid, anhydrous citric acid, and sodium citrate to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, and cleaning industries worldwide.
2. Edible Alcohol: Production and sales of premium and first-grade edible alcohol for food, beverage, fine chemicals, and industrial applications including biofuel, solvents, and disinfectants.
3. By-products (Corn Starch Residue, Citric Acid Residue, Wheat Bran): Sale of agricultural by-products from corn and wheat processing for animal feed and industrial applications, creating additional revenue streams and supporting circular economy operations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co. manufactures and sells citric acid series products (monohydrate citric acid, anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate), edible alcohol (extra grade and premium grade), and agricultural by-products (corn starch residue, citric acid residue, wheat bran). The company operates a 500,000-ton annual citric acid production capacity and serves customers in over 120 countries for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, cleaning, and animal feed industries.

Product overview

Shandong Lemon Biochemical Co. (山东柠檬生化有限公司) is a global citric acid producer offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on citric acid and its derivatives (citric acid monohydrate, anhydrous citric acid, and sodium citrate), complemented by edible alcohol products (extra grade and premium grade) and a series of agricultural by-products including corn starch residue, citric acid dried grain, and wheat bran. The company operates a 500,000-ton annual citric acid production capacity and serves customers in over 120 countries and regions. The business is organized around three product lines: citric acid series, alcohol series, and by-product series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citric Acid Monohydrate (一水柠檬酸)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 潍坊学院 (Weifang University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Tiantian Investment Holdings Group and Weifang University signed a university-enterprise cooperation agreement to establish a college student social practice base. The cooperation aims to provide students with high-quality practical platforms, assist in deep integration of theory and practice, and jointly cultivate high-quality applied talents.
• 安丘市人力资源和社会保障局 (Anqiu Human Resources and Social Security Bureau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026The bureau served as a bridge to facilitate the cooperation between Tiantian Investment Holdings Group and Weifang University, promoting industry-education integration and university-enterprise collaborative talent cultivation.
• 潍坊学院 (Weifang University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2016Shandong Lemon Biochemical signed a cooperation agreement with Weifang University, and company Chairman Liu Haiqing was appointed as a visiting professor at the university, promoting deep cooperation in talent cultivation and academic exchange.
• 巴基斯坦考察团 (Pakistan Business Delegation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 October 2015A Pakistan business delegation visited the company to understand products and business operations, and expressed interest in expanding economic and trade cooperation and investment opportunities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cargill: US-based agricultural commodity giant with global citric acid and food ingredient operations as part of a broad ingredients and bioindustrial portfolio. Comparable in scale and end-market reach but operates across many categories beyond citric acid.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): Global agricultural processor and ingredient supplier with corn-derived citric acid operations and broad nutrition portfolio. Comparable as a vertically integrated corn-to-ingredients player, though citric acid is one of many segments for ADM.
• Tate & Lyle: UK-listed global food ingredients company producing citric acid and acidulants alongside a broad specialty ingredients portfolio. Comparable in customer base (food and beverage manufacturers) and certification-driven positioning, though with a wider product mix.

Direct peers

• Gadot Biochemical Industries: Israeli producer of citric acid, citrates, and specialty phosphates serving food, beverage, and industrial customers globally. Comparable as a focused citric acid specialist with multinational certifications, though smaller in scale than TTCA.
• COFCO Biochemical: Chinese state-affiliated biochemical producer of citric acid, amino acids, and starch-based products. Directly comparable in feedstock (corn), product mix, and Chinese production economics — competing head-to-head in both domestic and export markets.
• RZBC Group: One of the world's largest citric acid producers, also based in Shandong/Rizhao, China. Directly comparable to TTCA in product mix (citric acid, sodium citrate), scale, and export orientation — making them the closest head-to-head competitor in Chinese citric acid.
• Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology: Chinese citric acid and biochemical producer also based in Shandong Province, competing in the same domestic feedstock, certification, and export channels as TTCA. Directly comparable regional competitor in Chinese citric acid supply.
• Jungbunzlauer: Swiss-headquartered global leader in citric acid, citrates, and other acidulants serving food, beverage, pharma, and personal care end markets. Closest Western peer to TTCA in product portfolio and application breadth, though with a more specialty/long-standing customer mix.

Regional players

• Suanfarma: Spanish-headquartered producer of citric acid and fermentation-based ingredients primarily serving European and Latin American markets. Comparable product line but with more regional than global reach versus TTCA's 120+ country footprint.
• Citrique Belge: Belgian citric acid producer historically serving European customers. Comparable as a focused citric acid manufacturer, though with a much narrower geographic footprint than TTCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shandong-lemon-bio-chemical-ttca-co.-ltd.

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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