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ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Agar Agar

ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Agar Agar, it is a kind of polysaccharide extracted from red algae such as gelidium and gracilaria, is one of most widely used algae colloids. In China and Japan, it has been several hundred years of edible history. It appeared at first in form of Jelly-like block which is still available nowadays. Before World War II, agar as farmer families’ sideline only can be handmade in cold winter days in forms of linear and square. Between World War II and after that, Western countries began to industrialize the production of agar powder. Powder agar was initially used as bacteria culture, later extended to food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries etc. Agar has unique gel performance and gel stability, which has a wide range of applications in food industry, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and biological engineering industries etc.

Ingredient Name: Agar

Functions: Thickener

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Excellent Stability, Improved Stability

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    Identification & Functionality

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

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Off-white to yellowish powder
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Moisture contentmax. 12%
    Total ashmax. 5%
    Starch & dextrinNot detectable
    Gelatin and other proteinsNot detectable
    Water insoluble mattermax. 1%
    Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 20ppm
    Lead contentmax. 5ppm
    Arsenic content (As)max. 3ppm
    Gel-strengthmin. 900g/cm2
    Mesh size80-100
    pH4 - 8
    Acid insoluble ash0.5%

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Safety & Health

    Quality and Safety Assurance

    Our Agar Agar production is controlled under certified quality system ISO9001 and product safety is ensured by established safety system.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Package
    Packed in 25 kg/bag 

    Storage & Handling

    Storage
    Kept in a cool and dry place. Keep away from strong light.