Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Agar
- Food Additive Number
- E 406, INS 406
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Mode of Action and Properties
- Gels by itself without the addition of any substances.
- Provides a soft gel-like texture which becomes viscous when stirred.
- Very high water retention power which improves product shelf-life.
- Low viscosity in hot solution.
- Gelling capacity will be reduced as pH decreases and temperature increases hence addition of acidic ingredients should be done below 80° C (176° F).
- In milk based systems:
- provides a smooth, uniform and creamy textures
- Prevents fat and whey separation
- Achieves good spreading properties
- Provides good flavor release and mouth-feel properties
- Can be used as a fat replacer
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Use Level
- 0.2 - 1.5 %
- Directions for Use
Three steps to follow: dispersion, hydration and dissolution. Premix with dry ingredients. Disperse into water and boil (100°C/ 212° F) until complete dissolution under vigorous agitation. Add remaining ingredients. Gelling occurs upon cooling down. Addition of acidic ingredients should be done below 80oC (176° F).
- Dosage
- 0.2 – 1.5%
- The optimal dosage will depends on specific application and preferred texture.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Acid-insoluble Ash max. 0.5 % - Arsenic max. 3 ppm - Ash max. 6.5 % - Cadmium max. 1 ppm - Escherichia Coli Absent/5gr - - Gel Strength (1.50%, 20°C/ 68°F) max. 70 g/cm2 Gelatin Passes test - - Insoluble matter max. 1 % - Lead max. 5 ppm - Loss on Drying max. 22 % - Mercury max. 1 ppm - Salmonella Sp. Absent/5gr - - Starch Passes test - - Total Plate Count max. 5000 cfu/gr - Water Absorption max. 75 ml - Yeast and Mold Count max. 300 cfu/gr -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Legislation
Complies with current identification and purity criteria according to EU Directives. Local food regulations compliance is responsibility of the user.
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage
- Must be stored in a cool and dry place at temperatures between 2 - 30° C (35.6 - 86° F).
- Keep away from strong odors.
- 24 months under good storage conditions.
- Product quality should be re-evaluated prior to use if the “best before” date has been exceeded.