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GPI Carrageenan – GPI 270 EU – For Processed Meat & Poultry Products

GPI Carrageenan - GPI 270 EU - For Processed Meat & Poultry Products is a food grade Carrageenan, used as a food additive in further processed meat and poultry 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

0.3% to 1.0% by total weight of the finished product during processing and before cooking.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cream to White Powder
pH Value
6.5 – 10.5
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%-
Particle Size (Carrageenan, Pass Through 200 Mesh)more than 95%-
pH Value6.5 – 10.5--
Water Gel Strength (SMSTX2 Analyzer, 1.5% Solution at 10.0°C)700 – 1.000g/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 Value213.7kcal/100g-
Energy Value895.4KJ/100g-
Fat Energy0.9kcal/100g-
Fat Energy3.771KJ/100g-
Total Fatmax. 0.1g/100g-
Saturated Fatmax. 0.1g/100g-
Total Carbohydratemax. 25g/100g-
Sugarmax. 25g/100g-
Polyols0g/100g-
Starch0g/100g-
Dietary Fiber56g/100g-
Protein Content0.2g/100g-
Sodium Content0.5g/100g-
Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}1.25g/100g-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg-
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kg-
Mercury Contentmax. 1mg/kg-
Cadmium Contentmax. 2mg/kg-
Functional Properties
  • As an extender to increase finished product yield.
  • As a stabilizer, to control purge or syneresis.
Functional Properties
  • As an extender to increase finished product yield.
  • As a stabilizer, to control purge or syneresis.

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.