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GPI Carrageenan – GPI 101i – Thickener for Sauces

GPI Carrageenan - GPI 101i - Thickener for Sauces is a food grade Carrageenan, designed as a stabilizer, thickener and gelling agent for food products.

Ingredient Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Thickener

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Improved Mouthfeel, Improved Thickness, Viscosity Stabilization

End Uses: Sauces

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Maltodextrin
    Food Additive Number
    E 407, INS 407
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Recommended Dosage Level

    0.25% to 0.50% in the finished product.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Cream to White Powder
    pH Value
    6.0 – 10.0
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%
    pH Value6.0 – 10.0
    Viscosity (Brookfield DVII+, 1.5% Solution, 75°C)10-50cP
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Total Plate Countmax. 5,000 /g
    Yeast and Mouldsmax. 300cfu/g
    Salmonella (25g)Negative
    Escherichia coli (10 g)Negative
    Staphylococcus aureus (10g)Nagative
    Nutritional Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Energy Value280.4kcal/100g
    Energy Value1174.88KJ/100g
    Fat Energy0kcal/100g
    Fat Energy0KJ/100g
    Total Fat0g/100g
    Saturated Fat0g/100g
    Total Carbohydratemax. 45g/100g
    Sugar0g/100g
    Polyols0g/100g
    Starchmax. 45g/100g
    Dietary Fiber50g/100g
    Protein Content0.1g/100g
    Sodium Content0.7g/100g
    Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}1.75g/100g
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
    Lead Contentmax. 5mg/kg
    Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kg
    Cadmium Contentmax. 2mg/kg
    Functional Properties
    • Used as a fat replacer.
    • Improves viscosity and provides fat-like mouth feel of sauces.
    • Improves cling property of sauces.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Regulatory Information

    Conforms to the FAO/WHO (JECFA), Canada Food and Drugs Act, U.S. FDA, EU Regulations and Food Chemicals Codex Standards.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging

    Three-ply white kraft, PE lined paper bags with heat seal closure. Each bag contains a net weight of 25 kgs and is palletized in 1,000 kgs to 3,000 kgs lots and shrink-wrapped. All material complies with US FDA and EU food contact regulations.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life

    Two years in its original packaging (unopened), in a dry and cool room, away from floor and walls.