| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Apperance | Almost White Crystalline powder |
| Assay % | ≥99 |
| Melting point | 152-156 ℃ |
| Loss on drying % | ≤1 |
| Ignition residue | ≤0.1 |
| Chloride(ppm) | ≤100 |
| Heavy metal(ppm) | ≤3 |
| Arsenic (ppm) | ≤1 |
| Ferrum (ppm) | ≤10 |
| Microbiological test | Bacteria: ≤3000CFU/gFungus: ≤100CFU/g |
Available Grade of Kojic Acid
Food Grade: Kojic Acid is widely used as antioxidants in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Kojic Acid is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Kojic Acid we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Kojic Acid should be Store in original package, cool and dry.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Kojic Acid 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 Kojic Acid
Kojic Acid is a organic acid widely used as antioxidant and preservative in food production. As a antioxidant and preservative, Kojic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Kojic Acid?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Kojic Acid. 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 Kojic Acid.
3. Do you have Kojic Acid in Stock?
Yes, we have Kojic Acid in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Kojic Acid ?
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 Kojic Acid ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Kojic Acid ?
The price of Kojic Acid changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Kojic Acid, Foodchem can provide Kojic Acid at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Kojic Acid 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 Kojic Acid?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Kojic Acid will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Kojic Acid 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 corn starch are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Kojic Acid manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Kojic Acid will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Kojic Acid is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide longer shelf-life to processed food.
Kojic Acid is an organic acid produced by aspergillus, available as Almost White Crystalline powder. Kojic Acid is mainly used as antioxidant and preservative in food products. As a plant derived ingredients, Kojic Acid is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Kojic Acid 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?
Kojic Acid is an organic acid produced by aspergillus, available as Almost White Crystalline powder. Kojic Acid is mainly used as antioxidant and preservative in food products. As a 100% crops, Kojic Acid is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Kojic Acid is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in original package, cool and dry.
- 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. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Though Kojic Acid is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
1. Kojic Acid can cause skin irritation when used in cosmetic products. 2. Kojic acid can cause allergic contact dermatitis with continued regular use of cosmetic products containing kojic acid.
