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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.