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 |
Buy Dipropylene Glycol or Propylene glycol alginate or PGA is an additive used mainly as a thickening agent in certain types of food. It is made from the kelp plant or from certain kinds of algae, which is processed and transformed into a yellowish, grainy chemical powder. The powder is then added to foods that require thickening. Propylene glycol alginate has been used for many years as a food preservative. Many food manufacturing companies use it in the most common household food items. Most types of gel-like foods, including yoghurt, jellies and jams, ice cream, and salad dressing contain propylene glycol alginate. Certain condiments and chewing gum also contain this chemical.