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GPI Carrageenan – GPI 200 – For Processed Meats and Emulsified Products

GPI Carrageenan - GPI 200 - For Processed Meats and Emulsified Products is a high fiber food grade Carrageenan hydrocolloid, used in further processed meat products such as hams and emulsified products.

Ingredient Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Shelf Life Enhancer, Stabilizer

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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    Identification & Functionality

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

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Recommended Dosage Level

    0.30% to 1.50 by total weight of the finished product during processing and before cooking.

    Recommended Dosage Level

    0.30% to 1.50 by total weight of the finished product during processing and before cooking.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Cream to White Powder
    pH Value
    8.0 – 10.0
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%
    Particle Size (Carrageenan, Pass Through 200 Mesh)More than 90%
    pH Value8.0 – 10.0
    Water Gel Strength (SMSTX2 Analyzer, 1.5% Solution at 10.0°C)300 – 500g/cm²
    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 Value195.7kcal/100g
    Energy Value820KJ/100g
    Fat Energy0.9kcal/100g
    Fat Energy3.771KJ/100g
    Total Fatmax. 0.1g/100g
    Saturated Fatmax. 0.1g/100g
    Total Carbohydratemax. 21g/100g
    Sugarmax. 1g/100g
    Polyols0g/100g
    Starchmax. 20g/100g
    Dietary Fiber55g/100g
    Protein Content0.2g/100g
    Sodium Content0.6g/100g
    Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}1.5g/100g
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
    Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg
    Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kg
    Cadmium Contentmax. 2mg/kg
    Functional Properties
    • Extremely fine in particle size and is also highly dispersible making it ideal being used as an extender to increase yields.
    • As a stabilizer, to control purge or syneresis in further-processed meat products.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Shelf Life

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