CEAMGEL M 9849

PRELIMINARY
Carrageenan since 1967

This is a carrageenan based food additive, standardised to constant gel strength in water, in order to obtain an uniform performance. Carrageenan (E-407) is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweed of the Rhodophyceae class. Description Clear beige powder, odourless and tasteless. Application Specially developed for meat applications. Typical Dosage 0.2 1.0 %.

PROPERTIES Solubility Dispersible in cold and totally soluble over 70C Insoluble in vegetable oils, minerals and organic solvents. Gelling It occurs when the solution becomes cold. In an acid medium the gel strength degradation increases with the temperature and the heating time. It is stable in a neutral or alkali medium PREPARATION Pour the powder (blended previously with other dry ingredients) over the water, while it is quickly stirred. Keep stirring until dispersion. Heat uo until complete dissolution (70 80C) Do not pour the liquid over the powder.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS PH Loss on drying Particle size : 7 - 9.5 .(1.0% at 20C.). : Not more than 12 %. : 98 % gum below 250 microns (60 US mesh, DIN 24) (MA-72). : max. 5000 cfu/g. : max. 300 cfu/g. : Negative by tests.

INGREDIENTS Carrageenan (E-407) potassium chloride (E-508), Konjac gum (E-425) and dextrose for standardisation PACKING Polylined paper bags. STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE Minimum of 24 months when stored cool and dry in unopened bags. OTHER INFORMATIONS

Total plate count Mould and yeast Pathogenic bacteria

(E.Coli, Salmonella spp.)

CEAMSA food-grade products comply with the current international standards for identity and purity issued by: European Union. Food Chemical Codex. JECFA.

Please refer your questions and enquiries to our representative in your country, or direct to CEAMSA to the address below or through our web site.

CEAMSA Technical Department

CEAMSA (Compaa Espaola de Algas Marinas S.A.) Polgono de As Gandaras, s/n ; 36418 Porrio; SPAIN tel: +34 986 344089 fax: +34 986 336621 http://www.ceamsa.com e-mail: ceamsa@ceamsa.com
This information in provided only as a guidance, without compromise, and every user must carry out its application tests. Above data are based on average analysis. The user is responsible of meeting the legislation in force in his country. As we cannot anticipate under which conditions our products are being used, we cannot take any responsibility for any damages occurred using our products. Product specification CEAMGEL M 9849.e00