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GPI Carrageenan – GPI 102i EU – Fat Replacer and Thickener in Sauces

GPI Carrageenan - GPI 102i EU - Fat Replacer and Thickener in Sauces is a food grade Carrageenan, used as a fat replacer and general sauce thickener.

Ingredient Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: Improved viscosity, Viscosity Stabilization

End Uses: Sauces

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
9000-07-1
Ingredients
Cane Sugar, Sodium Chloride
Food Additive Number
E 407, INS 407
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Recommended Dosage Level

1:17-1:22 (water) to form cold water gel and replace up to 10% of fat.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cream to White Powder
pH Value
6.0 – 10.0
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%-
Particle Size (Carrageenan, Pass Through 90 Mesh)more than 95%-
pH Value6.0 – 10.0--
Viscosity (Brookfield DVII+, 1.5% Solution, 75°C)44513cP-
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 Value237.3kcal/100g-
Energy Value994.29KJ/100g-
Fat Energy0.9kcal/100g-
Fat Energy3.77KJ/100g-
Total Fat0.1g/100g-
Saturated Fat0.1g/100g-
Total Carbohydratemax. 40g/100g-
Sugarmax. 40g/100g-
Polyols0g/100g-
Starch0g/100g-
Dietary Fiber38g/100g-
Protein Content0.1g/100g-
Sodium Contentmax. 4g/100g-
Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}max. 10g/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 paper bags with PE lining and heat-sealed. Each bag contains a net weight of 25 kgs and is palletized in 1,000 kgs or 3,000 kgs lots and shrink-wrapped. All material complies with US FDA and EU food contact regulations.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

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