Non-GMO Project Verified Supplier Since 2012

Non-GMO Ingredient Supplier: Citrates, Acidulants, Sweeteners & Gums

Captain Drake is a US importer and distributor of Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients — citric acid, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, calcium citrate, zinc citrate, organic cane sugar, malic acid, ascorbic acid, guar gum and dairy powders. We ship 50 lb bags, 25 kg bags and 2,250 lb tote sacks, LTL through full truckloads, from 12 US warehouses.

US warehouses for JIT delivery

42,500 lb

Full truckload capacity

2,250 lb

LTL minimum — one pallet

2012

Founded · industry roots to 1986

Why Sourcing Matters

Why Non-GMO Citric Acid Has to Be Imported

All three citric acid producers operating in the United States — Cargill, ADM and Primient — make it from corn. The overwhelming majority of US corn is genetically modified, so citric acid produced domestically cannot carry Non-GMO Project verification.

That leaves manufacturers with one option. If your label claims Non-GMO Project Verified or USDA Organic, the citric acid behind it was imported. There is no domestic alternative to qualify instead.

Captain Drake sources from non-GMO cane sugar and non-GMO tapioca starch feedstock in Thailand and Colombia, then holds inventory across 12 US warehouses. Your plant gets domestic lead times on an ingredient that can only come from abroad.

Read the full breakdown: Why There Is No Domestic Non-GMO Citric Acid →

Ingredient Portfolio

Browse Ingredients by Function

Products are grouped the way a formulator specifies them, not the way a catalogue lists them. Every ingredient below links to a full page with CAS number, grade options, particle sizes, packaging units and downloadable documentation.

Acidulants & pH Control

Tartness, pH adjustment, chelation and shelf-life support across beverage, bakery, confectionery and dry-blend systems.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

CAS 77-92-9 · E330 · FCC, USP, BP

Tartness, pH adjustment, chelation and shelf-life support across beverage, bakery, confectionery and dry-blend systems.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

CAS 5949-29-1 · E330 · FCC, USP

Preferred where the added water of crystallisation aids dissolution or dust control. Same verification scope as anhydrous.

200 Mesh Citric Acid Powder

Custom milled · poly-lined boxes

Fine-milled for dry blends, spice systems and seasoning applications where granular acid will not disperse evenly. Milled to your target particle size.

Malic Acid

CAS 617-48-1 · E296

A longer, more persistent tart profile than citric. Used in beverages, fruit systems, confectionery and dry mixes where flavour needs to linger.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C fortification, antioxidant protection and dough conditioning. Supplied where the application permits.

Citrate Salts & Mineral Fortification

Buffering, emulsification, sequestration and mineral delivery. Every citrate below is available in the same packaging range as our citric acid.

Sodium Citrate

CAS 6132-04-3 · E331 · FCC, USP

Trisodium citrate dihydrate. Buffering, acidity control and emulsification support in beverage, dairy and prepared-food systems. Granular and fine granular.

Potassium Citrate

CAS 866-84-2 · E332 · USP

Tripotassium citrate monohydrate. Potassium delivery and pH buffering for beverages, sports nutrition and clinical nutrition formats.

Calcium Citrate

CAS 813-94-5 · E333 · USP

Calcium citrate tetrahydrate. A highly bioavailable calcium source for fortified beverages, supplements, dairy alternatives and functional foods.

Zinc Citrate

CAS 546-46-3

Zinc delivery for nutrition, functional food and oral-care applications where a mild-tasting mineral salt is required.

Sweeteners & Bulking Agents

Sweetness, solids, browning and bulk — in organic, non-GMO and reduced-calorie programs.

Organic Cane Sugar

Organic · Non-GMO · 50 lb bag

Sweetness, solids, browning and bulk for beverage, bakery and confectionery formulations. Supplied against certified organic programs.

Cane-Derived Sweetener

Formerly "evaporated cane juice"

Cane-based sweetener options, including products historically labelled as evaporated cane juice under earlier FDA guidance.

Dextrose

CAS 50-99-7 · Monohydrate & anhydrous

A reducing sugar used for sweetness, fermentation substrate, browning and solids contribution.

Xylitol

CAS 87-99-0 · E967

A naturally occurring sugar alcohol delivering clean, sugar-like sweetness with fewer calories. Used in confectionery, gum and oral-care formats.

Honey

Bulk · drum & tote

Rich flavour, golden colour and functional versatility for bakery, beverage and sauce applications.

Hydrocolloids & Texture Systems

Viscosity, water management, suspension and emulsion stability.

Guar Gum

CAS 9000-30-0 · E412

Viscosity, water binding and texture development across beverage, bakery, sauces, dressings and dairy-style systems.

Ester Gum

CAS 8050-31-5 · E445

A weighting and stabilising agent evaluated for beverage emulsions and flavour-oil systems.

Organic Milk Powder

Organic program support

A dairy powder option for formulations requiring milk solids, dairy flavour and organic certification coverage.

Logistics

Packaging and Order Volumes

Most ingredients are stocked in the formats below. Tell us the pack size your plant intake is set up for and we will quote against it.

Pack format	Unit weight	Typical application
50 lb multi-wall paper bag	50 lbs	Standard plant intake, manual charging
25 kg bag	55 lbs	Metric specification programs
2,250 lb tote sack (FIBC)	2,250 lbs	High-volume continuous lines
Poly-lined 50 lb corrugated box	50 lbs	Fine-milled and 200 mesh powders
250 gallon liquid tote	Liquid	Liquefied citric acid systems

Order volume tiers
Volume tier	Quantity	Notes
LTL minimum	2,250 lbs	One pallet
Full truckload	42,500 lbs	Best landed cost per pound
Annual contract	By agreement	Released against a JIT schedule

See full packaging and freight options →

Qualification Documents

Documentation Provided With Every Shipment

Supplier approval stalls when documents arrive late or incomplete. Every order ships with the package below, and we can send the full set for review before you place a first order.

How It Works

How Product Qualification Works

Verification is product-specific, not company-wide. These four steps are what a qualification cycle actually looks like with us.

STEP 01

Name the exact product

Give us the commercial name, grade, physical form, particle size and pack format your plant intends to buy. “Citric acid” is not enough to quote against.

STEP 02

Confirm verification scope

We match that product to its current certificate and tell you plainly whether any source, facility or program limitation applies to it.

STEP 03

Complete technical review

Specification, CoA expectations, allergen status, country of origin, regulatory fit and any process constraints on your line.

STEP 04

Lock supply and release

Annual volume, delivery timing, warehouse allocation, lot release terms and the freight plan that fits your receiving schedule.

Buyer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is every Captain Drake ingredient Non-GMO Project Verified?

No. Verification is granted to a specific enrolled product, not to a company, so status varies by ingredient, grade, source and current supply program. Ask us for the certificate covering the exact product you intend to buy and we will send the current one, including any conditions attached to it.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Our LTL minimum is one pallet, which is 2,250 lbs. A full truckload is 42,500 lbs and gives the best landed cost per pound. We also hold annual contract volumes released against a just-in-time schedule from our 12 US warehouses.

Can you supply custom particle sizes?

Yes. We mill citric acid to 200 mesh and to intermediate specifications for dry blends, seasonings and spice systems where granular acid will not disperse evenly. Send us your target mesh and we will confirm feasibility and lead time.

Where are your ingredients manufactured?

Our citric acid and citrates are produced from non-GMO cane sugar and non-GMO tapioca starch feedstock in Thailand and Colombia. No citric acid produced in the United States qualifies for Non-GMO Project verification, because all domestic production uses corn as the feedstock.

Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis and SDS with every shipment?

Yes. Every shipment includes a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the current Safety Data Sheet, an allergen statement and a country of origin declaration. Verification, Kosher, Halal and organic certificates are included where the product carries them.

Do you participate in annual RFQ programs?

Yes. Most of our customers contract annually, with RFQs issued in September and October for the following calendar year. Tell us your products, annual volumes and required documentation and we will return a complete RFQ response.