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F Gutkind Carrageenan - Iota

F Gutkind Carrageenan - Iota is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweed of the Rhodophyceae class. Carrageenan has been used for hundreds of years and has been found to be safe in the USA. It replaces gelatine and starch and it is very similar to Agar. This type of Carrageenan is standardized to constant gel strength in both water and milk, in order to obtain a uniform performance.

Functions: Gelling Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

End Uses: Jellies

    Knowde Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Origin

    Natural Origin

    Food Ingredients Functions

    Gelling Agent,

    Thickener,

    Viscosity Modifier

    Ingredients
    Carrageenan, Red Seaweed
    Technologies

    Food Ingredients

    Product Families

    Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

    Gums & Hydrocolloids,

    Starches & Thickeners,

    Texturizers

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Natural,

    Naturally Derived

    Applications & Uses

    Markets

    Food & Nutrition

    Applications

    Food & Nutrition — Food

    Confectionery,

    Dairy,

    Desserts & Fruit Preparations

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Jellies

    Uses
    • It is a Gelling Agent used in Diary for a more rubbery gel, conventional Jellies, Petfoods, Air Freshener and others.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Powder,

    Solid

    Appearance
    Clear beige powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    pH (1.0% Solution at 20°C)8 -11——
    Loss of dryingmin. 12%—
    Particle Size (gum below 250 microns)98%—

    Safety & Health

    Health Hazards

    It is advisable to wear face masks or to handle the powder in an airy room.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type

    Boxes

    Storage & Handling

    Handling Information

    Packaging: In 20 kilos boxes with inner polythene liner.

    Storage: Goods must be stored in a dry, odor free environment.

    Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.