Sunway Food Grade with High Quality as Thickener Carrageenan

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 9000-07-1
• Formula: N/a
• Model NO.: Carrageenan
• EINECS: 232-524-2
• Certification: ISO, FDA, Halal and Kosher
• Packaging Material: Paper
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Main Active Ingredient: Carrageenan
• Application: Meat, Drinks, Flour Products, Condiment, Jelly/Ice Cream, Baked Goods
• Transport Package: 25kg Per Bag
• Specification: 25kg per bag
• Trademark: Sunway
• Origin: China

Product Description

Product description

Carrageenan is a common food additive derived from red seaweed, specifically from species like Chondrus crispus, also known as Irish moss. It's widely used in the food industry for its thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties. Carrageenan is primarily utilized in dairy products like chocolate milk, ice cream, and yogurt, as well as in processed meats and plant-based products like almond milk and coconut milk.

There are different types of carrageenan, such as kappa, iota, and lambda, each serving unique functional roles in food formulations. For instance, kappa carrageenan forms strong gels in the presence of potassium ions, while iota produces softer gels with calcium ions.

Although carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory agencies like the FDA, its consumption has sparked some controversy. Some studies suggest potential health concerns, including digestive issues, leading some consumers to seek carrageenan-free products.

Overall, carrageenan continues to be a versatile ingredient in food processing, valued for its ability to improve texture and stability in various food products.
 

Items		Standards		Unit
Appearance		Yellowish to yellow flowing powder		-
Particle Size		95% pass 120mesh		%
Sulphate(count by SO4 2-)		15Min-40Max		%
Gel strength(0.2%KCl)		760		g
PH level		9.70		-
Loss on Drying		4.97		%
Ash		23.98		%
Arsenic(As)		3.0Max		mg/kg
Lead(Pb)		5.0Max		mg/kg
Mercury(Hg)		1.0Max		mg/kg
Cadmium(Cd)		2.0Max		mg/kg
Total plate count		5,000Max		cfu/g
Yeasts and Molds		300Max		cfu/g
Salmonella		Absent in 10g		-
E.Coil		Absent in 5g		-