SCIENCE & TRANSPARENCY
The Science Behind AQUASEA™
Mineral composition, testing, and quality documentation—presented clearly.
AQUASEA™ is a food-grade liquid ocean-mineral concentrate produced from purified seawater through a proprietary mechanical concentration process. Explore its typical mineral composition, representative testing data, manufacturing controls, and qualification documentation.
WHAT IS AQUASEA™?
An Ocean-Derived Mineral Ingredient, Clearly Defined
AQUASEA™ is a food-grade liquid trace-mineral concentrate produced from purified seawater. A proprietary mechanical concentration process creates a concentrated mineral ingredient without introducing additives, preservatives, carriers, solvents, or processing aids during manufacturing.
The result is a water-soluble ocean-mineral ingredient supported by documented specifications, testing, and qualification information for product evaluation.
Purified Seawater
Produced from a purified marine water source.
Mechanical Concentration
Created using a proprietary mechanical concentration process.
Nothing Added During Manufacturing
No additives, preservatives, carriers, solvents, or processing aids are introduced.
Food-Grade Ingredient
Developed for evaluation in food, beverage, and other appropriate formulations.
AQUASEA™ is defined by its source, process, documented composition, and quality standards—not by exaggerated claims.
From Seawater to Concentrate
Seawater Source
Seawater provides the naturally occurring starting mineral profile.
Purification
The seawater is purified before concentration.
Mechanical Concentration
A proprietary mechanical process concentrates the purified seawater into the AQUASEA™ liquid ingredient.
Documented Ingredient
The finished food-grade concentrate is supported by product specifications, testing, lot traceability, and qualification documentation.
What Is Introduced During Manufacturing?
No additives, preservatives, carriers, solvents, or processing aids are introduced during the manufacture of AQUASEA™.
Typical Mineral Composition
Understanding These Numbers
Representative Testing Data
AQUASEA™ is evaluated using analytical and microbiological testing. The heavy-metal values below represent reported results from a representative lot. Microbiological requirements are maintained through the applicable product specification and lot-specific Certificate of Analysis program.
Heavy Metals — Representative Lot Results
| Arsenic | <0.010 ppm |
| Cadmium | <0.005 ppm |
| Lead | 0.017 ppm |
| Mercury | <0.005 ppm |
Microbiological Specifications
| Aerobic Plate Count | <10 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Yeast | <10 CFU/g |
| Mold | <10 CFU/g |
How to Read These Results
The “<” symbol means the reported result was below the number shown; it does not necessarily mean zero. “Negative” means the specified organism was not detected under the applicable test conditions. These results should be reviewed alongside the current product specification, applicable technical documentation, and lot-specific Certificate of Analysis when qualifying the ingredient.
Quality Systems and Documentation
FDA-Registered Food Manufacturing Facility
AQUASEA™ is produced in an FDA-registered food manufacturing facility.
State-Licensed Food Operation
The manufacturing operation is licensed by the applicable state authority.
Lot Traceability
Production and ingredient records support lot identification and traceability.
Written Recall Procedures
Documented recall procedures support quality-system preparedness.
Specifications and COAs
Product specifications and lot-specific Certificates of Analysis support ingredient review.
Document Control
Controlled specifications, procedures, and quality records support consistent documentation and review.
Technical Documentation Available
Qualification package may include:
- Product specification
- Representative Certificate of Analysis
- Safety Data Sheet
- Heavy-metal documentation
- Microbiological information
- Allergen documentation
- Vegan and vegetarian documentation
- BSE/TSE documentation
- Manufacturing and quality-system information
- Lot-traceability information
- Additional supporting documentation, when applicable
AQUASEA™ Qualification Package
Technical Support for Ingredient Evaluation
Technical Evaluation
Review ingredient specifications, representative analytical data, manufacturing information, and qualification documentation.
Formulation Evaluation
Discuss the intended application, formulation goals, inclusion considerations, sensory requirements, and liquid or powder format.
Commercial Qualification
Review qualification requirements, documentation needs, evaluation samples, and commercial considerations for the intended application.
Explore AQUASEA™ in Everyday Terms
For an easy-to-follow introduction to AQUASEA™, explore how the ingredient begins with purified seawater, what minerals it contains, how it is tested, and how it becomes part of AquaVIVE products.