| ITEM | STANDARD |
| APPEARANCE | MILKY OR YELLOWISH FINE POWDER |
| GEL STRENGTH (1.5%, 20℃) | > 1100 G/CM2 |
| PH VALUE | 6 - 8 |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤15% |
| GELATION POINT | (35-42℃) |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | ≤5% |
| LEAD | ≤5PPM |
| ARSENIC | ≤1PPM |
| HEAVY METALS (PB) | ≤20PPM |
| SULPHATE | < 1% |
| CLARITY | 58% |
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | <5500/G |
| MESH SIZE (%) | 90% THROUGHT 80 MESH |
| SALMONELLA IN 25G | ABSENT |
| E.COLI IN 15 G | ABSENT |
| STARCH, GELATIN & OTHER PROTEIN | NONE |
Available Grade of Agar Agar
Food Grade: Agar Agar is widely used as thickener in food industries,Agar Agar can significantly improve food grade. Foodchem's food grade Agar Agar is available as 700G/900G/1000G/1100G/1200G/CM2 fine powder.Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Agar Agar we provide has been strictly tested under Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Agar Agar should be kept in tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Agar Agar should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Agar Agar
Agar Agar is a polysaccharide widely used as thickener in food production. As a healthy food, Agar Agar can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Agar Agar?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Agar Agar. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Agar Agar.
3. Do you have Agar Agar in Stock?
Yes, we have Agar Agar in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Agar Agar ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Agar Agar ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Agar Agar ?
The price of Agar Agar changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Agar Agar, Foodchem can provide Agar Agar at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Agar Agar are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Agar Agar?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Agar Agar will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Agar Agar supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream algae are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Agar Agar manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Agar Agar will be slowly moving down in the coming months.
Yes. Agar Agar is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to jellies, puddings, and custards.
Agar Agar is a gelatinous substance isolated from algae. As a plant derived ingredients, Agar Agar is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Agar Agar is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Agar Agar is a gelatinous substance isolated from algae. As a plant derived ingredients, Agar Agar is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Agar Agar is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: kept in tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Agar Agar is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Using of agar may lead to bowel blockage and trouble swallowing as agar might swell up and block bowel or eating tube. So agar should be taken along with a lot of water.
