agar agar is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed. The gelling agent is an unbranched polysaccharide obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from the genera Gelidium and Gracilaria, or seaweed (Sphaerococcus euchema). Commercially it is derived primarily from Gelidium amansii.
Agar (agar agar) can be used as a laxative, a vegetarian gelatin substitute, a thickener for soups, in jellies, ice cream and Japanese desserts such as anmitsu, as a clarifying agent in brewing, and for paper sizing fabrics.
1)Standard: BP/FCCIV
2)Packing: 25kgs fibre drum, 16MT/20’FCL.
3) Colors: white, light yellow
4) Particle sizes: 20 - 200mesh powder / strip
5) Gel strength: 700 - 2000g/cm2
6) Technical service: solution and problem solving services available
Specification:
|
No. |
Items |
Standard |
Test Result |
|
1 |
Appearance |
white to light yellow |
Complies |
|
2 |
Loss on drying |
≤15% |
11% |
|
3 |
Ash |
≤0.15% |
0.12% |
|
4 |
Water Absorbent |
≤75ml |
＜75ml |
|
5 |
Hot water insoluble matter |
≤1% |
＜1% |
|
6 |
Pb |
≤0.004% |
＜0．004% |
|
7 |
Arsenic |
≤0．0001% |
＜ 0．0001% |
|
8 |
Gel strength,g/cm²,1.5%w/v |
≥1000g/ cm2 |
1050g/ cm2 |
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Conclusion: This batch complies with the specification of BP98/USP24 |
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