Search 3M+ Verified Ingredients, Raw Materials & Active IngredientsAcross 130+ industries
Search 3M+ verified ingredients, raw materials, botanical extracts, amino acids, functional ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceutical ingredients and food ingredients across 130+ industries. Filter by ingredient type, ingredient category, supplier, manufacturer, certification, country of origin, application or chemical properties to discover complete ingredient intelligence.
B2B Ingredient Database
A Comprehensive Ingredient Intelligence Database for Sourcing, R&D & Compliance
Nexus goes beyond a traditional ingredient list by combining ingredient specifications, physical properties, chemical composition, active ingredients, botanical extracts, ingredient applications, supplier information, company profiles, certifications, country of origin and linked products into one searchable Ingredient Intelligence Platform.
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Every Ingredient Profile Includes Complete Ingredient Intelligence
Every ingredient profile is built for sourcing intelligence, formulation research, and supplier evaluation. Each record goes beyond basic ingredient information by combining physical and chemical properties, industry applications, country of origin, supplier intelligence, and related company data in one unified profile.
Colour, aroma, solubility, and physical form on every record. In short, exactly as it appears in the technical specification.
Active component, chemical structure, and compound classification for formulation and compliance validation. As a result, your R&D team always has the data they need.
Industries the ingredient is used across pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, food & beverage, water treatment, and more. Furthermore, this helps your team identify the right application quickly.
View Industry DataSourcing origin country linked to every ingredient record for supply chain traceability. Consequently, tracking your sources becomes straightforward.
Companies associated with the ingredient, accessible directly from the ingredient profile. Therefore, supplier discovery starts right from the record.
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Ingredient Research & Formulation Intelligence
Look up any ingredient to get its full technical specification. This includes physical properties, chemical composition, active component, and the products it already appears in across the market. As a result, your R&D team gets the context they need before formulating.
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Find companies associated with any ingredient directly from the ingredient profile. Simply review their industry, location, and company data. Then connect with the sourcing decision-maker to begin qualification.
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Track the country of origin for every ingredient in your supply chain. Furthermore, cross-reference with company profiles and certification records. Consequently, you can build a fully traceable, audit-ready sourcing map.
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Plans from $29/month.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nexus ingredient database?
The Nexus ingredient database is a searchable index of 3M+ verified ingredients across nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and 130+ related industries. Every ingredient profile includes physical properties, chemical properties, active components, country of origin, ingredient specifications, certifications, and linked supplier and product data. Whether you are using it as an ingredient research tool, a raw material database, or a supplier discovery platform, Nexus gives your team complete ingredient intelligence in one place.
How do I search ingredients in Nexus?
Nexus functions as a dedicated ingredient search engine for B2B industries. You can search ingredients by name, category, supplier, manufacturer, certification, country of origin, chemical properties, or industry application. From there, every result links to the full ingredient profile, associated products, and the companies that supply or manufacture it. As a result, ingredient lookup takes minutes instead of hours across any category or vertical.
Can I search the ingredient database by supplier?
Yes. Supplier is one of Nexus's core ingredient filters. When you search the ingredient database by supplier, every result links directly to the supplier's company profile, including certifications, FDA inspection records, revenue, and verified decision-maker contacts. As a result, finding ingredient suppliers and beginning qualification happens in the same workflow.
Can I find raw materials in Nexus?
Yes. Nexus covers 3M+ verified ingredients including raw materials, active ingredients, botanical extracts, functional ingredients, and more. You can filter the raw material database by category, country of origin, supplier, certification, or industry application. Furthermore, every raw material record links to the companies that supply it, making Nexus a practical tool for finding raw material suppliers across nutraceuticals, food & beverage, cosmetics, and 130+ industries.
Can I find food ingredient suppliers in Nexus?
Yes. Food ingredients is one of the most searched categories within the Nexus ingredient database. You can filter specifically for food ingredient suppliers by ingredient type, country of origin, certification, and company size. In addition, every supplier record links to their full company profile, product data, and verified decision-maker contacts. Consequently, sourcing food ingredients becomes significantly faster than traditional directory searches.
Can I find cosmetic ingredient suppliers in Nexus?
Yes. Cosmetic ingredients is a dedicated filter category within the Nexus ingredient database. You can search cosmetic ingredient suppliers by ingredient type, certification, country of origin, and application. Furthermore, every result links to the full supplier profile and the decision-makers responsible for ingredient sourcing at that company. As a result, cosmetic ingredient discovery and supplier qualification happen in one place.
Can I search pharmaceutical ingredients in Nexus?
Yes. Pharmaceutical ingredients are fully indexed within the Nexus ingredient database. You can filter by active ingredient, chemical composition, country of origin, certification, and manufacturer. Each ingredient profile includes physical and chemical properties alongside the companies that manufacture or supply it. Moreover, this makes Nexus a practical ingredient research tool for regulatory, R&D, and procurement teams in the pharmaceutical space.
What ingredient information does each profile include?
Every ingredient profile in Nexus includes physical properties such as colour, aroma, solubility, and physical form, alongside chemical properties including active component, chemical structure, and compound classification. In addition, each record covers ingredient specifications, country of origin, industry applications, certifications, linked products, and associated supplier and manufacturer data. In short, it functions as a complete ingredient monograph, not just a basic ingredient list.
Can I use Nexus as an ingredient research tool?
Yes. Nexus is used by R&D, formulation, and procurement teams as a dedicated ingredient research tool. You can look up any ingredient to get its full technical specification, review its applications across industries, check which products already use it, and identify the suppliers behind it. Furthermore, every ingredient links to the full company profile of associated suppliers, so your research always connects to actionable sourcing intelligence.
Can I compare ingredients in Nexus?
Yes. Nexus makes it straightforward to compare ingredients side by side across physical properties, chemical composition, certifications, country of origin, and industry applications. Simply search by ingredient category or application and review multiple ingredient profiles in sequence. As a result, formulation teams can make faster, better-informed decisions without switching between multiple research sources.
Can I do ingredient analysis for formulation validation?
Yes. Every ingredient profile in Nexus includes the data needed for ingredient analysis active component, chemical structure, compound classification, physical form, and the full list of products the ingredient already appears in across the market. Consequently, R&D and formulation teams can validate ingredient choices against real market data before committing to a formulation decision.
Can I search ingredients by country of origin?
Yes. Country of origin is a core filter within the Nexus ingredient database. You can narrow your ingredient search to specific sourcing countries, making it straightforward to build supply chain traceability records, identify regional ingredient suppliers, or diversify your sourcing base. Furthermore, ingredient traceability data is linked directly to every supplier and company profile behind the record.
Can I find nutraceutical ingredient suppliers in Nexus?
Yes. Nutraceutical ingredients is one of Nexus's deepest coverage areas within the ingredient database. You can search by ingredient type, certification, country of origin, and supplier across botanical extracts, functional ingredients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and more. In addition, every nutraceutical ingredient links to the companies that supply it and the products it already appears in, making Nexus the go-to ingredient discovery platform for the nutraceutical industry.
Can I search ingredients by certification?
Yes. Certification is a searchable filter across the entire Nexus ingredient database. You can narrow results to ingredients associated with suppliers holding organic, non-GMO, GMP, Halal, Kosher, NSF, and 820+ other certifications. This way, procurement and compliance teams only surface ingredients that already meet their sourcing requirements, without additional verification steps.
Can I search ingredients by application or industry?
Yes. Ingredient applications and industry usage are core filters within Nexus. You can search by the industry an ingredient is used in, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, food & beverage, functional foods, biotechnology, agriculture, chemicals, dairy, and alternative medicine. Furthermore, each ingredient profile lists every industry it is associated with, so cross-category ingredient discovery becomes part of your standard research workflow.
How is Nexus different from a standard ingredient directory?
A standard ingredient directory gives you a name and maybe a supplier. Nexus goes further. Every ingredient profile in Nexus connects physical properties, chemical composition, active components, ingredient specifications, certifications, country of origin, linked products, and verified supplier contacts into one searchable record. As a result, Nexus functions as a full ingredient intelligence platform rather than a static ingredient lookup tool.
How accurate is the ingredient data in Nexus?
Nexus uses an AI-assisted verification process that achieves 90% data accuracy across all records. Furthermore, ingredient data is updated in real time as suppliers, manufacturers, and certifications change. As a result, you can rely on the ingredient information in Nexus for formulation research, supplier validation, and compliance review without cross-checking multiple sources.
Is there a free plan to access the ingredient database?
Yes. Nexus offers 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. These credits can be used to search, view, and export ingredient profiles, raw material records, and supplier data across the full ingredient database. Moreover, paid plans start from just $29/month if you need broader access for ongoing ingredient research or supply chain sourcing.



