Carrageenan Thickener E407

Carrageenan E407, CAS No.: 9000-07-1, also known as Eucheuma plastic, stone cauliflower,it is from Eucheuma, seaweed, carrageenan and other red algae seaweed extracted from the hydrophilic colloid. Carrageenan has many physicochemical properties such as hydrophilic colloid, gel, thickening, emulsification, film formation and stable dispersion. It can be used as a gelling agent, emulsifier, thickener or suspending agent for stabilizing emulsion, controlling Liquid shrinkage, forming, cementing and dispersing, etc. Carrageenan can play the role of gel, emulsification, water retention, and enhance elasticity in ham and ham sausage, provide proper water retention, and form a good organizational structure by complexing with protein, making the product good in taste and elasticity.

Specifications of Carrageenan Thickener Food Additive
Item Specification
Appearance yellowish to white flowing powder
Particle Size 90% min. Thru 120 mesh
 Sulphate(%) 15-40
Viscosity(mPa.s) ≥5
Loss on Drying(%) ≤12
Total Ash Content (%) 15-40
Gel Strength(KCl, g/cm2) ≥1300
PH level 8.0-11.0
Transparency(%) ≥70
Acid -insoluble ash (%) ≤1
Arsenic(As, mg/kg) ≤3
Lead(Pb, mg/kg) ≤5
Mercury(Hg, mg/kg) ≤1
Cadmium(Cd, mg/kg) ≤2
Total Plate Count (CFU/g) ≤5000
Moulds and Yeasts(CFU/g) ≤300
E.coli     Absent in 5g
Salmonella   Absent in 10g

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