Functional Ingredients for Health & Wellness Innovators
For over 30 years, Select Ingredients has empowered product innovation with high-quality, sustainably sourced nutritional solutions for dietary supplement, food, and beverage brands worldwide.
Founded by Dr. Bruce Howe, Select Ingredients is a San Diego-based ingredient distributor serving dietary supplement, food, and beverage brands worldwide. We source, vet, and stock a broad portfolio of ingredients, from everyday nutrition essentials to clinically researched functional extracts.
Whether you're a start-up launching a breakthrough formula or a global brand streamlining an existing supply chain, Select Ingredients offers the experience and expertise to bring your next best seller to life.
"The key to creating vital and unique formulations is to start with the highest quality building blocks. Ingredients that consistently exhibit excellence and value."Dr. Bruce Howe | Founder & CEO
Our Portfolio
Branded Ingredient Solutions
Science-backed, meticulously crafted for purity and performance. Each ingredient is rigorously tested and standardized for modern health and wellness brands.
Mushroom Extract
Organic Mushroom Extracts
BeyondMushrooms®
Premium U.S.-grown mushroom extract line featuring ≥70% beta glucans. Available in Lion's Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Antrodia. Proprietary extraction ensures purity, traceability, and unmatched efficacy.
≥70% Beta GlucansU.S. GrownUSDA OrganicFruiting Body
Grass-fed beef protein isolate delivering ≥96% protein with zero carbs or fat. Low-temperature enzymatic hydrolysis offers clean taste, superior solubility, and unmatched purity.
Premium #510 ultra-micronized creatine monohydrate engineered for total suspension, delivering 2.5x higher bioavailability than standard creatine with <50 ppm creatinine impurity. Built for grit-free gummies and instant-dissolving powders.
Passiflora incarnata extract clinically shown to enhance sleep quality, reduce stress, and support cognition. A natural solution for food, beverage, or supplement form.
World's most clinically studied ashwagandha, backed by 30+ trials for stress, cognition, and athletic performance. Local inventory, shorter lead times, and full import logistics handling.
Purified tart cherry extract with 25% polyphenols and vibrant natural color. Concentrated anthocyanins and flavonoids support recovery for premium formulations.
High-potency organic elderberry extract standardized to 7% anthocyanins. Purification preserves bioactives while removing excess sugars for immune and wellness formulations.
Vegan collagen-building peptide powder mirroring human collagen's amino acid profile. Rice and pea peptides, vitamin C, and hyaluronic acid for skin, joints, and muscles.
Specially processed oat milk powder preserving oat nutrition, available in both conventional and organic options. Creamy flavor, excellent solubility, and stability for a wide range of food and beverage applications.
We don't just supply ingredients. We provide the foundation for our customers' success by ensuring every product is backed by expertise, quality, and sustainability.
Rigorous Quality Control
Every ingredient undergoes third-party testing for consistent purity, full traceability, and compliance with the highest industry standards.
30+ Years of Expertise
Since 1994, we've built deep relationships across the global supply chain, offering unmatched experience in sourcing and delivering premium functional ingredients.
True Partnership
From initial concept to finished product launch, our dedicated specialists guide you every step of the way. Your success is our business model.
Sustainable Sourcing
We work directly with growers and manufacturers across 6+ countries for ethical, sustainable sourcing with competitive pricing.
Science-Backed Solutions
Clinically researched ingredients with published trials and standardized active compounds, giving your formulations the credibility they deserve.
Streamlined Supply Chain
Local inventory in San Diego means shorter lead times. We handle all import logistics, warehousing, and quality documentation.
Certified Quality
Full Transparency, Zero Compromise
We maintain the highest certifications and undergo annual audits by a USDA-Accredited Certifying Agent.
USDA Organic
National Organic Program
Earth Kosher
Certified Kosher
Non-GMO Project
Verified
Third-Party Tested
Independent Lab Verified
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Industry insights, ingredient science, and company news, straight from our team.
October 22, 2025
Fruiting Body or Mycelium? Navigating the Mushroom Extract Debate
Functional mushroom supplements typically fall into two categories: fruiting body extracts and mycelium-on-grain products. Learn the key differences.
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