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C☆Gel™ 3850

1 of 3 products in this brand
C☆Gel™ 3850 is a native waxy maize starch with waxy corn (maize) as the raw material. It has rather high viscosity, a long cohesive gel texture, fair freeze-thaw stability, fair cold storage stability, high gel clarity, a very neutral taste, very low tendency to retrogradation, and poor resistance to shear.

Ingredient Name: Waxy Maize Starch

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat-free

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Free of Major Allergens, High Viscosity, Improved Clarity, Improved Freeze/Thaw Stability, Improved Storage Stability, Improved Texture, Neutral Taste, Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian Suitable, Suitable for Vegans

End Uses: Dairy Desserts, Food Coatings, Ready Meals, Sauces, Soups

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Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin
Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Waxy Maize Starch
Technologies
Product Label

 

Package labeling
Waxy maize starch
Ingredients [Listed in Descending Order] Starch

Features & Benefits

Functionality
  • Rather High Viscosity
  • Long Cohesive Gel Texture
  • Fair Freeze-Thaw Stability
  • Fair Cold Storage Stability
  • High Gel Clarity
  • Very Neutral Taste
  • Very Low Tendancy To Retrogradation
  • Poor Resistance To Shear

Applications & Uses

Application

The product is a specific thickener with acceptable stability recommended for typical food products prepared under mild processing conditions, such as :

  • Bakery Goods
  • Ready Meals
  • Pasteurized Dairy Desserts
  • Coated Nuts
  • Soups And Sauces

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to cream coloured powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Contentmax. 0.1%
Bulk Density (Packed)650g/l
Nutritional Information (per 100 gm)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy353.1kcal/100g
Energy1500kJ/100g
Protein Content0.3g/100g
Carbohydrates88g/100g
Sugar Content0g/100g
Added Sugars0g/100g
Starch88g/100g
Dietary Fiber0g/100g
Fat Content0.1g/100g
Saturated Fat0g/100g
Trans Fat0g/100g
Cholesterol0mg/100g
Sodium Content10mg/100g
Salt25mg/100g
Calcium Content5mg/100g
Potassium Content5mg/100g
Iron Content0.2mg/100g
Vitamin C0mg/100g
Vitamin D0mcg/100g
Water Content12g/100g
Note for Nutritional Data
  • The list comprises relevant nutritional components only.
  • Values are calculated based on the average of product specifications. In those cases where only a minimum or a maximum value is specified, these values were taken respectively.
  • The EU column lists the nutritional values in accordance with Regulation (EU) n° 1169/2011 on food information to consumers.
  • The US column lists the nutritional values in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 21).
  • The Japan column lists the nutritional values in accordance with the Japanese Legislation.
  • The energy values may differ per region because of different calculations.

Regulatory & Compliance

Dietary Information
Suitable for Certified
Halal Yes Yes
Kosher Yes Yes
Lacto-vegetarian Yes No
Ovo-vegan Yes No
Vegan Yes No
Vegetarian Yes No
GMO Statement

For its operations in Europe, Cargill complies with the EU GMO requirements as principally laid down under EC Regulation No 1829/2003 on 'genetically modified food and feed' and EC Regulation No 1830/2003 on 'the traceability and labeling of food and feed products produced from GMO's'. By ensuring the supply of conventional ingredients in the EU, Cargill thus ensures that there is no need to label its products under either 1829/2003 or 1830/2003.

Legal Requirements
  • REGULATION (EC) No 852/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (as amended)
  • REGULATION (EC) NO 396/2005 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin (as amended)
  • Status pursuant to USDA 7 CFR Part 66 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (“BE” status): The product has been sourced from a non-bioengineered source and the inadvertent presence of BE is less than 0.9%.
  • This product is in compliance with: COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (as amended)
  • REGULATION (EC) No 1935/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 October 2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (as amended)
  • REGULATION (EC) No 178/2002 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (as amended)

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

C☆Gel™ 3850 - Test Data

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
  • Bulk
  • Paper Bags
  • Polyethylene bags
  • Big Bags

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Recommended Storage Conditions
  • Store inside, under dry conditions
  • Minimum remaining shelf life after delivery (months): 6