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Keywords
- PGA
- propylene glycol alginate
- propyleneglycol alginate
Quick Details
- ProName: PGA-propylene glycol alginate
- CasNo: 9005-37-2
- Molecular Formula: （C9H14O7）n
- Appearance: White to off-white powder
- Application: 1, in the food industry as a thickener...
- DeliveryTime: 3 days
- PackAge: 25kg per bag
- Port: QINGDAO
- ProductionCapacity: 1000 Metric Ton/Month
- Purity: 99%min
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated ...
- LimitNum: 1 Metric Ton
Superiority
Propylene glycol alginate, also known as propylene glycol alginate (PGA), is made from the deep processing of alginic acid extracted from natural algae. Compared with alginate, it has stronger acid and salt tolerance and is an excellent marine food additives.
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Product Description
Propylene Glycol Alginate is an ester of alginic acid, which is derived from kelp. It is white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, and can be in both granular and powdered forms.
PGA is known as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food industry.
| ITEMS | STANDARD |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Viscosity (1%, mPa.s) | As per need |
| Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Degree of esterification (%) | ≥ 80 |
| Loss on drying (105℃, 4h, %) | ≤15 |
| pH (1%) | 3.0- 4.5 |
| Total propylene glycol (%) | 15- 45 |
| Free propylene glycol (%) | ≤15 |
| Ash insolubles (%) | ≤1 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤20 mg/kg |
| Total plate count (cfu/g) | ≤ 5000 |
| Yeast & mould (cfu/g) | ≤ 500 |
Application:
1, in the food industry as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer used.
2, propylene glycol alginate with a strong acid, can be applied to pH3-5 acidic environment.
3, propylene glycol alginate has good foaming and emulsifying capacity. Widely used in yogurt products, condiments