Carrageenan is the hydrocolloid obtained by extraction with water or aqueous alkali, from some members of the class Rhodophyceae (red seaweeds). Carrageenan consists chiefly of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and ammonium sulfate of galactose and 3,6-anhydrogalactose copolymers.
Refined Carrageenan / Pure Carrageenan Powder
Specifications:
Moisture content : Max. 12.0 %
pH : 7.5 ~ 9.5
Particle size : 95% through a 60 mesh (Japanese standard)
Solubility : Completely soluble in hot water (min 70 oC)
Gel strength : Min. 1100 g/cm�²
(1.0% + 0.2% KCl at 20 oC ) (by Texture Analyser 5mm)
Bacteriological
Coliform group : Negative
Packaging : 20 Kg/Sack (Paper Sack Kraft with inner plastic)
High quality gel strength, premium natural chewing, food grade quality
Origin : Indonesia
Eucheuma Cottonii seaweed extract is processed hygienically in accordance with export standards, as an ingredient needed by the food and beverage industry as a natural chewing agent.
Eucheuma Cottonii is a carrageenan producing
seaweed that is commonly used as raw material for
carrageenan industries. Carrageenan mainly used as
additives for food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, paint, textile, and other industries.
E. cottonii can also be applied as a source of growth
hormone which is beneficial for organic fertilizers.