company tower banner
GPI Company Logo

GPI Carrageenan – GPI 520 – For Processed Meat & Poultry (Emulsion-type)

GPI Carrageenan - GPI 520 - For Processed Meat & Poultry (Emulsion-type) is a food grade Carrageenan used as a food additive in further processed meat and poultry products emulsion-type products.

Ingredient Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Emulsifier, Stabilizer

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FCC Compliant, FDA Compliant, JECFA (FAO/WHO)

Technical Data Sheet
  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Food Additive Number
E 407, INS 407
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Recommended Dosage Level

0.40% to 1.50 by total weight of the finished product during processing and before cooking.

Properties

pH Value
6.0 – 11.0
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%-
pH Value6.0 – 11.0--
Water Gel Strength (SMS TX2 Analyzer, 1.5% Solution at 10.00C)800 –1500g/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 Value205.7kcal/100g-
Energy Value861.88KJ/100g-
Fat Energy0.9kcal/100g-
Fat Energy3.77KJ/100g-
Total Fatmax. 0.1g/100g-
Saturated Fatmax. 0.1g/100g-
Total Carbohydratemax. 31g/100g-
Sugar1g/100g-
Polyols0g/100g-
Starchmax. 30g/100g-
Dietary Fiber40g/100g-
Protein Content0.2g/100g-
Sodium Content0.4g/100g-
Salt {Sodium(Na) x 2.5}1g/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 food additive in further processed meat and poultry products.
  • As an extender to increase 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.

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.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

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