Product Name:Propylene Glycol Alginate PGA
Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food products. It is a food additive with E number E405. Chemically, propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid, which is derived from kelp. Some of the carboxyl groups are esterified with propylene glycol, some are neutralized with an appropriate alkali, and some remain free.
ITEM | STANDARD | RESULTS |
Appearance | White to off-white powder | Conforms |
Viscosity (1%, mPa.s) | As per need | 450 |
Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
Degree of esterification (%) | ≥ 80 | 86.63 |
loss on drying (105°C, 4h, %) | ≤20 | 14.7 |
Total propylene glycol (%) | 15- 45 | Pass |
Free propylene glycol (%) | ≤15 | Pass |
Ash insolubles (%) | ≤1 | 0.23 |
Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg | <3 mg/kg |
Lead (Pb) | ≤5 mg/kg | <5 mg/kg |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg | <1 mg/kg |
Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1 mg/kg | <1 mg/kg |
Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤20 mg/kg | <20 mg/kg |
Total plate count (cfu/g) | ≤ 5000 | Conforms |
Yeast & mould (cfu/g) | ≤ 500 | Conforms |
Salmonella spp./ 10g | Negative | Negative |
E. Coli/ 5g | Negative | Negative |
Conclusion:THE GOODS CONFORM TO THE STANDARD OF FCC-V/ E405/ FAC.
Packaging: 20KG NET COMPOSTI PAPER- PLASTIC BAG OR CARTON
Storage: Store in dry, cool, at room temperature and shaded place
Shelf life: 24 months
