Food grade PGA Propylene Glycol Alginate
| CAS NO. |
9005-37-2 |
| En No. |
200-289-5 |
Specifications
Propylene Glycol Alginate PGA
natural source of food additive
good choice of emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener in food
CBH -- 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.
Properties:
1. Hydrophily: easily soluble in water and forming a viscous solution, mainly used as thickeners, emulsifiers ans stabilizers in food industry;
2. Acid endurance: PGA can keep its properties in the acid solution of pH 3~5, so PGA can be widely used in fruit juice;
3. Emulsibility and foaminess, can be used in yogurt, dressings and stablizing foam in beer.
Applications:
PGA is an excellent food additive derieved from algae, and can be widely used in both food and pharmaceutical field due to its unique properties.
Besides the thickening function, PGA is also a surfactant due to the amphiphilic structure. PGA doesn't form a gel with polyvalent metal, therefore, it is stable with metal.
1. In Food Application:
1) as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier in yogurt and ice cream, the addition of PGA can make the product soomth and improve the mouthfeel;
2) as a stabilizer and emulsifier in cheese, PGA makes cheese puffing and emulsifying well, the mouthfeel is smooth;
3) as a foam stabilizer in beer, PGA can improve and maintain the foam levels;
4) as a dispersant and emulsifier, PGA is acid stable, therefore, it canbe used in all kinds of fruit juice, which can keep the beverage uniform;
5) as texture improver, PGA can be used in flour, noodles and instant foods;
6) furthermore, PGA can be also used in ketchup, sauce, syrup, etc.
2. In Pharmaceutical Application:
PGA can be used as a stabilizer for X-ray contrast agent, a protective agent for gastrointestinal mucosa, and a raw material for cosmetics.
Packing&Shipping
FAQ
Q1.What's the payment terms?
We could accept T/T, L/C, DP payment terms.
Q2.How about the different index of products in same application?
Specifications can be customized according to your application.
Q3.How about the samples of products?
We can provide free samples under 2Kg(not including freight charge).
Q4.How about the price of products?
Our products are chemical synthesis got from underground brine, which is available for a variety of usage. Our products are high purity with good quality, and the price is based on different specification and quantity.
Q5.What's the shelf life for the cargoes?
Our product's shelf life is 2 years, which is based on dry and ventilated storage.
Q6.What's the package of the cargoes?
20kg/25kg woven bags, within plastic bags, or as customized.
Q7.What's the delivery time?
We usually deliver the cargoes within 10~20 days after receiving customer's payment or original L/C.
Q8.Which documents can we supply?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Origin (FORM E), Bill of Loading, ISO etc.
The documents will be sent by Express within 24 hours against your full payment.
Q9.Why do you choose us?
We accept safe and diversified payment terms.
We supply a price trend to ensure clients know marketing information in time. We will take charge of 100% responsibility for
quality issue. We strive to create value for each customer we serve by meeting their unique needs and providing solutions to solve their problems and achieve their objectives.
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