Albion Minerals (Balchem)
Albion Minerals, now a division of Balchem Corporation, is the pioneer of chelated mineral technology based in Clearfield, Utah. With over 70 years of innovation, Albion developed the TRAACS (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System) platform, one of the most widely used chelated mineral systems in dietary supplements. Their portfolio includes chelated magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals backed by 150+ patents and 160+ peer-reviewed publications. Stauber Performance Ingredients, also listed in the IR directory, is an authorized Albion distribution partner.
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What this means →Clearfield, Utah
- MOQ
- Not publicly disclosed
- LEAD TIME
- Not publicly disclosed
§1Editorial assessment
Albion Minerals, now a division of Balchem Corporation, is the pioneer of chelated mineral technology based in Clearfield, Utah. With over 70 years of innovation, Albion developed the TRAACS (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System) platform, one of the most widely used chelated mineral systems in dietary supplements. Their portfolio includes chelated magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and other minerals backed by 150+ patents and 160+ peer-reviewed publications. Stauber Performance Ingredients, also listed in the IR directory, is an authorized Albion distribution partner.
§2Our review
The six checks in our review, applied before any name appears in the directory. Each check is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§3Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
§4Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Chelated Magnesium · Chelated Calcium · Chelated Iron · Chelated Zinc · Trace Minerals
- CAPABILITIES
- Branded Ingredient Supply · Patented Chelation Technology · Clinical Research Support · Formulation Guidance
§5Sources
- Albion Minerals - Balchem Website(2026-03-26)
- TRAACS Technology(2026-03-26)
- Stauber USA - Albion Partner Page(2026-03-26)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- Albion Minerals is a division of Balchem Corporation, not an independent company
- On-site facility inspection was not conducted
- Pricing and MOQs typically require direct engagement
Last reviewed: March 26, 2026
Disclosures
- Albion Minerals is a division of Balchem Corporation (publicly traded: NASDAQ: BCPC)
- Stauber Performance Ingredients, also listed in the IR directory, is an authorized Albion distribution partner
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Our Evaluation Method
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- Freshness: Information reviewed and dated within the last 12 months
- Provenance: Sources cited for every key claim
- Challenge: Inconsistencies flagged, not hidden
- Disclosure: Material connections stated directly on affected listings
- Abstention: When we can't assess, we say so explicitly
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