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Carrageenan |
Item #: CA663/MW360
CAS No: [9000-07-1]
DESCRIPTION:
A pale yellow, odorless and tasteless powder. Carrageenan is a naturally-occurring family of polysaccharides extracted from red seaweed. It is used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in a wide range of food and beverage applications. This product is a semi-refined food grade Kappa Carragenan. It is used as an extender and stabilizer in processed meat & poultry products. Typical usage level is 0.25-0.75% w/w tumbled into the product.
SPECIFICATIONS:
· Chemical
H20 Gel Strength (20℃, 1.5% solution) ................................... > 300 g/cm2
KCl Gel Strength (20℃, 1.5% solution) ................................... > 400 g/cm2
Particle Size ................................... > 90% through #200 mesh
Viscosity (75℃, 1.5% solution) ................................... 20-50 cps
Moisture ................................... 10% Max.
pH (1.5% at 50℃) ................................... 7.5 to 10
· Nutritional
Calories ................................... 341/100 g
Moisture ................................... 7%
Carbohydrates ................................... 85%
Dietary Fibre ................................... 71%
Fat ................................... 0%
Sodium ................................... < 1%
Potassium ................................... < 10%
· Microbiological
Total plate count ................................... < 40,000/g
Salmonella ................................... Negative
E. Coli ................................... Negative
Moulds and Yeasts ................................... < 300/g
· Mesh Size
> 90% thru USS 200 mesh
PACKAGING & STORAGE:
Packed in 25 kg multi-wall, poly-lined paper bags. Store in tightly closed bags, away from moisture and heat. Shelf life is approximately 18 months, when stored in the above-mentioned conditions.
Note: The information contained herein is a suggested guide only. It is believed to be accurate, but H & A (Canada) Inc. makes no guarantee of its content and assumes no liability for its use. Users must determine the suitability of this information and are responsible for ensuring compliance with local legislation. In no way is H & A responsible for any claims, losses or damages of any client or third party as a result of direct or indirect use of this information.
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