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ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Instant Agar Agar

ICD Biochemistry (Q.D) Instant Agar Agar is a gelatinous substance.Agar Agar is derived from the polysaccharide agarose, which forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae, and which is released on boiling. Agar Agar is actually the resulting mixture of two components: the linear polysaccharide agarose, and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin.

Ingredient Name: Agar

Functions: Thickener

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Agar

Food Ingredients Functions

Thickener

Ingredients
Agar
Food Additive Number
E 406, INS 406
Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Gums & Hydrocolloids,

Starches & Thickeners

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Other Food Applications

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
Milky or yellowish fine powder
Taste
Normal
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 10000cfu/g-
Total Plate Countmax. 1000/G-
SalmonellaAbsent/25g-
SalmonellaAbsent in 25g--
E.colimax. 3cfu/g-
E.coliAbsent/25g-
Yeasts and mouldsmax. 500cfu/g-
ClipbacillusAbsent/10g-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gel Strength (Nikkan 1.5%,20°C)700,800,900,1000,1100,1200, 1250g/cm2-
Total Ashmax. 5%-
Loss on Dryingmax. 12%-
Ability of absorbing watermax. 75ml-
Residue on ignitionmax. 5%-
Lead contentmax. 5ppm-
Arsenic content (As)max. 1ppm-
Arsenic content (As)max. 1mg/kg-
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 10ppm-
Heavy Metals (Pb)max. 40mg/kg-
Particle size (through 80 mesh)100.0%
TextureDried granules or powder--
Jelly strength (BLOOM.G)250±10--
Viscosity60MPS ±5mps-
Moisture contentmax. 13%-
Ash contentmax. 2%-
Transparencymin. 300mm-
Ph value4.0-6.5--
Sulphur dioxidemax. 50mg/kg-
Peroxidemax. 10mg/kg-
ConductivityPASS--
TurbidityPASS--
Insolublemax. 0.2%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher

Safety & Health

Quality and Safety Assurance
Instant Agar Agar production is controlled under certified quality system ISO9001 and product safety is ensured by established safety system

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Package

Packed in 25 KG/CTNS

Storage & Handling

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.