Randi Sodium and potassium tartrate - Rochelle Salt

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Rochelle Salt
Food Ingredients Functions: Acidity Regulator,
Leavening Agent,
Preservative
CAS No.: 304-59-6
EINECS No.: 206-156-8
Ingredients: Rochelle Salt
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Acidulants & Acidity Regulators,
Antioxidants & Preservatives,
Dough Conditioners & Flour Additives

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Carbonated Drinks,
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Liquor & Spirits,
Oenology
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations
Food & Nutrition Applications: Alcoholic Beverages,
Biscuits,
Bread,
Carbonated Drinks,
Desserts,
Fruit Juice,
Jams,
Juices,
Snacks,
Wine
Authorisation of the use of this additive: In accordance with European Regulation 1129/2011, the additive is authorized to be used quantum satis in all the categories.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
HACCP: Our Company applies the HACCP self-control system to guarantee our products (food additives) comply with the law and with contract specifications and prevent hygienic and health hazards, safeguarding public health.
Declarations: In the formulation of Rochelle Salt, there are no Allergens listed in Annex II to European Regulation 1169/2011, neither by adding nor due to cross-contamination.

In accordance with the European Regulation 1881/2006, there are no Aflatoxins, Dioxins, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. There are not even any Pesticides, in accordance with the European Regulation 396/2005.

Rochelle Salt and raw materials used for its production do not contain and do not come from Genetically Modified Organisms.

Rochelle Salt does not contain, is not produced and does not come into contact with substances of animal origin.

The product is suitable for consumption by vegans and vegetarians.

Rochelle Salt has Kosher and Halal certifications.

Technical Details & Test Data

Synoptic table and inside specifications: Rochelle Salt / Seignette Salt Reg. (UE) 231/2012 PH.EUR./BP USP Food Chemicals Codex Inside Specifications

Optical rotation test (identification) compliant (test A)

Test for tartrate (identification) positiv compliant (test B) compliant (test C) compliant (test C)

Test for potassium (identification) positiv compliant (test C)

Test for sodium (identification) positiv compliant (test D)

Further tests – flame (identification) compliant (test A) compliant (test A)

Further tests – Acetic Acid (identification) compliant (test B) compliant (test B)

Assay > 99% 98.0-101.0% > 99.0-102.0% > 99.0-102.0% 98.0-101.0%

Specific optical rotation + 28 - + 30° + 28 - + 30°

Loss on drying 21.0-26.0% 24.0-26.5% 21.0-27.0% 21.0-26.0% 21.0-26.5%

pH 6.5-8.5 6.5-8.5

Sulfates < 50 ppm < 50 ppm

Chlorides < 100 ppm < 100 ppm

Oxalates (oxalic acid) < 100 mg/kg < 100 mg/kg

Ammonium < 40 ppm compliant (test Limit of ammonia) < 40 ppm

Calcium < 200 ppm < 200 ppm

Arsenic < 3 mg/kg < 3 mg/kg

Barium and oxalates compliant (test Barium and oxalates) conforme (test Barium and oxalates)

Mercury < 1 mg/kg < 1 mg/kg

Lead < 2 mg/kg < 2 mg/kg < 2 mg/kg

Heavy metals < 0.001% < 0.001%
Sieve analysis: Type 0 Type 0+ Type 3 Type 4

Approx 70% 125/250 μm Min 50% < 250 μm Min 90% > 250 μm Min 90% > 425 μm

Max 2% > 400 μm Max 20% > 710 μm Max 40% > 1000 μm

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags,
Drums
Packaging: The finished product is packed in 25 kg paper bags with polyethylene inside or in 25 kg drums containing bagged product, marked as per law requirements and palletized.

Storage & Handling

Shelf life & Recommended storage conditions: The period of minimum durability of Rochelle Salt is 5 years, in its original packaging sealed by the producer. As the product is hygroscopic and available in different granulations, powders cake at different times.

Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Superimposing unallowed.

Rochelle Salt / Seignette Salt	Reg. (UE) 231/2012	PH.EUR./BP	USP	Food Chemicals Codex	Inside Specifications
Optical rotation test (identification)		compliant (test A)
Test for tartrate (identification)	positiv	compliant (test B)	compliant (test C)	compliant (test C)
Test for potassium (identification)	positiv	compliant (test C)
Test for sodium (identification)	positiv	compliant (test D)
Further tests – flame (identification)			compliant (test A)	compliant (test A)
Further tests – Acetic Acid (identification)			compliant (test B)	compliant (test B)
Assay	> 99%	98.0-101.0%	> 99.0-102.0%	> 99.0-102.0%	98.0-101.0%
Specific optical rotation		+ 28 - + 30°			+ 28 - + 30°
Loss on drying	21.0-26.0%	24.0-26.5%	21.0-27.0%	21.0-26.0%	21.0-26.5%
pH	6.5-8.5				6.5-8.5
Sulfates		< 50 ppm			< 50 ppm
Chlorides		< 100 ppm			< 100 ppm
Oxalates (oxalic acid)	< 100 mg/kg				< 100 mg/kg
Ammonium		< 40 ppm	compliant (test Limit of ammonia)		< 40 ppm
Calcium		< 200 ppm			< 200 ppm
Arsenic	< 3 mg/kg				< 3 mg/kg
Barium and oxalates		compliant (test Barium and oxalates)			conforme (test Barium and oxalates)
Mercury	< 1 mg/kg				< 1 mg/kg
Lead	< 2 mg/kg			< 2 mg/kg	< 2 mg/kg
Heavy metals			< 0.001%		< 0.001%