ALGINATE
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Used to thicken solutions or stabilize aqueous suspensions and emulsions, sodium alginates provide excellent gelling properties and superior color and clarity. Alginates can provide instant gelling in fabricated foods such as onion rings, and are heat-stable in fruit filled bakery applications.

SPECIFICATION STANDARDS

Primary
Viscosity 25°C (1% Soln.)HV - 600 - 900 cps (Brookfield LVT#3, 60rpm) S/Algvis/001
Viscosity 25°C (1% Soln.)MV - 400 - 600 cps (Brookfield LVT#3, 60rpm) S/Algvis/001

Standard
Powder ColorWhite to CreamGEN001
Powder Particle Size90% through 80 MeshGEN002
MoistureMaximum 15%GEN003
pH(1% Soln. @ 25°C)6.0 to 8.0GEN013

Microbiological
Total Plate CountLess than 5,000 cfu/gFDA BAM
Molds and YeastsLess than 200 cfu/gFDA BAM
E. ColiNone DetectedFDA BAM
EnterobacteriaceaeNone DetectedFDA BAM
Staphylococcus aureusNone DetectedFDA BAM
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNone DetectedFDA BAM


Ingredients Labeling: Sodium Alginate
Typical Use Level: Varies by application, but typically ranges from 0.5% to 1.0%


REVISED 2/23/05

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