| 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 |
Available Grade of Propylene Glycol Alginate
Food Grade: Propylene Glycol Alginate is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Propylene Glycol Alginate is available as 400-800cps/1000-1500cps white powder.Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Propylene Glycol Alginate 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: Propylene Glycol Alginate should be kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Propylene Glycol Alginate 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 Propylene Glycol Alginate
Propylene Glycol Alginate is a ester widely used as thickener in food and beverage. As a strong thickening agent, Propylene Glycol Alginate can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Propylene Glycol Alginate?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Propylene Glycol Alginate. 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 Propylene Glycol Alginate.
3. Do you have Propylene Glycol Alginate in Stock?
Yes, we have Propylene Glycol Alginate in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Propylene Glycol Alginate ?
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 Propylene Glycol Alginate ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Propylene Glycol Alginate ?
The price of Propylene Glycol Alginate changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Propylene Glycol Alginate, Foodchem can provide Propylene Glycol Alginate at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Propylene Glycol Alginate 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 Propylene Glycol Alginate?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Propylene Glycol Alginate will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Propylene Glycol Alginate 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 brown algae and propylene glycol are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Propylene Glycol Alginate manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Propylene Glycol Alginate will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Propylene Glycol Alginate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to salad dressing and fast food.
Propylene Glycol Alginate is an ester of alginic acid. As a plant derived ingredients, Propylene Glycol Alginate is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Propylene Glycol Alginate 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?
Propylene Glycol Alginate is an ester of alginic acid. As a plant derived ingredients, Propylene Glycol Alginate is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Propylene Glycol Alginate is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 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. Avoid breathing dust.
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. Propylene Glycol Alginate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Using of Propylene Glycol Alginate in large quantity could lead to irritation, nausea, coughing and wheezing.
