Product Description
Kappa Refined Carrageenan Details
Refined carrageenan is a type of foodgel that is derived from Eucheuma cottonii seaweeds. When the concentration reaches a point where it is sufficient, it can produce thermoreversible gels. Moreover, it is highly responsive to potassium ions, which enhances its ability to form gels. This foodgel is also known to be stable in alkaline environments.
Carrageenan, a type of naturally-occurring carbohydrate, is derived from red seaweed. The extraction process involves using water at elevated temperatures under neutral or alkaline conditions. To obtain refined carrageenan, it is commonly recovered from the solution through alcohol precipitation or potassium gelation methods.
Kappa Refined Carrageenan Application
The unique structure of carrageenan molecules allows them to form a diverse range of gels even at room temperature. These molecules are large and possess remarkable flexibility, curling into helical shapes that enable them to assume numerous forms of gels. Carrageenan is a versatile ingredient that can produce a variety of gelling textures due to these properties.
Thickening and stabilizing agents are widely utilized in various industries, including food, due to their versatile properties. These agents are especially beneficial due to their pseudoplastic nature. When exposed to shear stress, they become thinner in consistency but regain their viscosity once the stress is removed. This quality facilitates easy pumping while also ensuring that the substance retains its thickness and stability afterward.
Carrageenan, a naturally derived ingredient, offers numerous benefits in various food applications. Due to its compatibility with other food ingredients, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness, it has become widely utilized. It can be found in a range of products including meat, dessert, candy, chocolate milk, beer, ice cream, and even pet food.
Product parameters
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
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Appearance |
Yellowish to yellow Powder |
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Particle size |
95% pass 120 mesh |
|
Loss on drying (%) |
≤ 10 |
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Total sulfate (%) |
15- 40 |
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Total ash content (%) |
≤ 30 |
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Viscosity (mPa.s) |
≥ 5 |
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Gel strength (3% w/w, 0.2% CaCl2, g/cm2) |
Weak |
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Acid- insoluble Ash (%) |
≤ 1 |
|
pH |
8- 11 |
|
Lead (Pb) |
≤ 5 mg/kg |
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Arsenic (As) |
≤ 3 mg/kg |
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Mercury (Hg) |
≤ 1 mg/kg |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
≤ 1 mg/kg |
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Total plate count |
≤ 5000 cfu/ g |
|
Yeast and moulds |
≤ 300 cfu/ g |
|
Salmonella spp./ 10g |
Negative |
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Escherichia coli/ 5g |
Negative |
Our Services
• over 10 years experience of exporting ,creditable quality and copetitive price
• Good quality control in production process, ISO9001 approved.
• Excellent the superior raw material and Competitive price, OEM is available.
• The whole process from material to finished products can be traced by E-service platform.
•Cargoes photo before and after loading,best service during the whole process.
FAQ
1. What's your payment terms?
T/T or L/C.
2. What's your delivery time?
Usually we will arrange the shipment in 7 -15 days.
3. How about the packing?
Usually we provide the packing as 25 kg / bag or carton. Of course, if you have special requirements on them, we will according to you.
4. How about the validity of the products?
According to the products you ordered.
5. What documents you provide?
Usually, we provide Commerical Invoice, Packing List, Bill of loading, COA , Health certificate and Origin certificate. If your markets have any special requirements, let us know.
6. What is loading port?
Usually is Shanghai or Qingdao.
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging: 25kg/bag or according to client request
Delivery Detail: 1 weeks after confirm order.
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