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CBH Qingdao Co., Ltd. Instant Agar Food Grade

CBH Qingdao Co., Ltd. Instant Agar Food Grade is a kind of polysaccharide extracted from natural seaweed. Instant agar is technologically improved based on conventional agar and named SA10. Compared to the conventional agar, SA10 has excellent gel performance and suspension characteristics especially at low temperature, so it can be widely used in yogurt and jelly.

Ingredient Name: Agar

Functions: Gelling Agent

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Agar
    Food Additive Number
    E 406, INS 406
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Advantages

    1.  It is extracted from the marine plants, safe and healthy.

    2.  It can be quickly soluble at 50~55°C as well as dispersible without sticking together.

    3.  It is convenient to use with energy conservation.

    4.  Foods with SA10 have high transparency, and help the flavor more smooth and delicate.

    5.  It can improve product stability system to prolong the shelf life.

    Applications & Uses

    Use Level
    0.1-0.3
    Applications & Uses

    Applications: 

    • Yogurt; Dairy beverage
    • Jelly; Fillings
    • Ice cream; Cottage cheese

    Usage: 

    • According to the production process, and compound system with other stabilizers is recommended as an alternative to gelatin and modified starch.
    • In stirred yogurt, the addition amount of 0.15% ~ 0.2% can achieve the same product performance of gelatin and modified starch.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White to light yellow powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisturemax. 15%
    Low Temperature Instant Capacity (50~55°C,5min)min. 95
    Gel Strength Low (20°C 1.5% solution)150-400g/cm2
    Gel Strength Medium (20°C 1.5% solution)401-800g/cm2
    Gel Strength High (20°C 1.5% solution)801-1200g/cm2
    Gel Strength Ultra-high (20°C 1.5% solution)min. 1200g/cm2
    Particle Size80
    Lead (as Pb)max. 4.8mg/kg
    Arsenicmax. 2.9mg/kg

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging

    Net weight 25kg plastic woven bag with PE liner.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    12 months
    Storage

    Store in a cool and dry place.