Origin

China

Carrageenan-refined
Appearance: Fine, free flowing, off-white to cream powder
Moisture: 12.0% Max
Colour: Conforms to standard
Solubility: Soluble in hot water
Viscosity: At least 5cps 1.5% @ 75C, by Brookfield LVT
PH of solution: 7.0 to 10.0
Particle Size: 120mesh or 160mesh.
Chemical Purity:
Sulphate(as SO4, on dry basis): 15% to 40%.
Alcohol: 0.1% Max
Ash: 15% to 40%, on dry weight basis, at 550C
Acid-insoluble Ash: 1% Max, on dry weight basis
Acid-insoluble Matter: 2% Max, on dry weight basis
Arsenic: 3 ppm Max
Lead: 5 ppm Max
Mercury: 1 ppm Max
Cadmium: 1 ppm Max
Heavy metals (as Pb): 20 ppm Max
Microbial Purity:
Total Viable Count: 5,000 cfu/g Max
Total Yeast and Mould Count: 300 cfu/g Max
E coli: Negative in 5g
Salmonella: Negative in 25g
Staph aureus: Negative in 10g
Total Enterobacteriaceae Count: 100 cfu/g Max.