Product Description
| Categories | Thickeners | |
| Qty in 20’FCL | 12000kg | |
| Min Order | 500kg | |
| Origin | China | |
| Packaging | Factory Packaging or Neutral | |
| Certificate | ISO, Kosher, Halal, BRC | |
| E Number | E405 | |
| CAS No. | 9005-37-2 | |
| HS Code | 130239 | |
| Specification | FCC/USP, Citrus & Apple Pectin |
Propylene glycol alginate, also called PGA, E405, CAS no.9005-37-2, is an ester of alginic acid. A safe additive used as a thickening agent in food, feed and pharmaceutical products. The manufacturing process from the kelp plant or from certain kinds of algae. Propylene glycol alginate uses as thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier in yogurt and ice cream, which makes product surface smooth without any concave-convex and fine mouth feeling. It also used in milk products like cheese as stabilizer and emulsifier, which makes product puffed and emulsified better. Also uses in flour, noodles and instant foodstuff, as well as in ketchup, meat sauce, soy sauce, emulsifying essence, syrup and icing as modifier.
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Propylene Glycol Alginate Specification
| 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 |
| Salmonella spp./ 10g | Negative |
| E. Coli/ 5g | Negative |
As a professional Propylene glycol alginate supplier, we’re engaged in export and distribute Propylene glycol alginate for years.
Price trend of Propylene Glycol Alginate
Raw Materials price: Prices of raw material brown algae and propylene glycol are stable.
Market demand and supply : demand and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Propylene Glycol Alginate manufacturers didn’t change much.
Market Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Propylene Glycol Alginate will be stable in the coming months.
Propylene Glycol Alginate gluten free
Propylene Glycol Alginate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to salad dressing and fast food.
Halal Certified Propylene Glycol Alginate
Propylene Glycol Alginate is an ester of alginic acid generally recognized as halal.
Kosher Certified Propylene Glycol Alginate
Propylene Glycol Alginate is generally recognized as Kosher classified as Parve.
Propylene Glycol Alginate MSDS
Side Effect of Propylene Glycol Alginate
Though Propylene Glycol Alginate is regarded as safe supplement, there maybe some side effects: It can cause stomach upset and nausea, whether it’s ingested or used on the skin as a cosmetic. When it is only used in cosmetic, it can cause allergic reactions that include hair loss, rashes, and eye irritations. Cosmetic use is the most common cause of side effects. Other skin-related allergies can occur when household cleaners that contains this ingredient are used.
Application and Uses of Propylene Glycol Alginate
Propylene Glycol Alginate is used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry. Propylene Glycol Alginate is used as thickener, texture stabilizer, emulsifier, and gelling agents. Application such as in dairy products, salad dressing, fruit, lactic acid beverages, beer, and instant food.
