Plondroitin®
HS Biopharma's plant-based joint-health polysaccharide, extracted from marine algae. Positioned as a vegetarian/vegan alternative to animal-sourced chondroitin sulfate, with marketing framing that draws on the algae-to-sea-cucumber food chain that concentrates joint-nourishing polysaccharides in marine ecosystems. A response to the growing vegan joint-health segment where animal-sourced chondroitin is unsuitable.
CAS Number
Not assigned (algal polysaccharide complex)
Physical Form
Powder
Typical Assay
Content ≥90%; Glycosaminoglycans >5.5% (per HS Biopharma Line Card)
Origins
Marine algae (plant-derived)
Purpose and Key Benefits
HS-reported claims: contains cartilage-matrix components and promotes cartilage repair; anti-inflammatory and antioxidant synergistic effects; rich in dietary fiber for digestive support. Daily dose 200–400 mg — lower than conventional chondroitin's typical 800–1,200 mg/day. Enables clean-label plant-based joint SKUs.
Applications
Vegan / vegetarian joint-health supplements, plant-based mobility products, clean-label joint formulations, premium low-dose joint capsules
Certifications
NSF-GMP Registered
NSF/ANSI 173 Section 8 · FSMA and 21 CFR Part 111/117 compliant.
NSF/ANSI 173 Sec 8
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system.
:2015 — valid to Oct 11, 2027
ISO 22000:2018
Food safety management system.
:2018 Food Safety — valid to Oct 11, 2027
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management system.
:2015 Environmental — valid to Nov 4, 2027
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management system.
:2018 OH&S — valid to Nov 4, 2027
FAMI-QS Certified
Specialty feed-ingredient GMP Category K.
feed-chain certification Cat K, Registration FAM-1963; renewal in process