ECOAGAR® ORGANIC

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Ecoagar® Organic is a vegetable hydrocolloid extracted from seaweeds collected in ecologically certified natural environments and extracted following strict eco-equirements. This fine and homogeneous powder of a yellowish color is an all-natural, vegetarian thickening agent that can be used in icings, jellies, candies, yogurts and a number of other food applications.

Ingredient Name: Agar

Functions: Gelling Agent, Texturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Kosher, Organic

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

End Uses: Cakes, Confectionery Products, Creams, Glazings, Icing, Sauces, Soups, Yogurt

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Processing aids (sauces, flans, soups).
  • Yogurths and dairy products.
  • Bakery and confectioner (cakes, creams, chocolates, icing/ glazing etc).
  • Weight lost and light products.
  • Molecular gastronomy (spherification).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fine powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm
Ash Contentmax. 6.5%
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm
Colorimetry (at 1.5%)max. 0.6
Gel Strength (Nikan method at 1.5% at 20°C)min. 700g/cm2
Gelling Temperature (at 1.5%)32 - 39°C
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm
Melting Temperature (at 1.5%)80 - 95°C
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm
Moisture Contentmax. 22%
Particle Size (Through 60 mesh)min. 95%ASTM
pH (at 1.5%)6.0 - 9.0
Turbidity (at 1.5%)max. 150NTU
Water Absorptionmax. 75ml
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
TAMCmax. 5000CFU/g
TYMCmax. 300CFU/g

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Agar-agar is not considered a hazardous substance according to the OSHA or ECHA definition.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Packed in 25 kg net kraft paper bags with a polyethylene inner lining.

Storage & Handling

Storage Condition

Maintained closed in its original package, in a cool and dry place and at room temperature , the product does not show changes in its properties during the four years following the manufacturing date.