Description
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 yogurt, jellies and jams, ice cream, and salad dressing contain propylene glycol alginate. Certain condiments and chewing gum also contain this chemical. Some kinds of cosmetics used on the skin use this chemical as an ingredient to thicken or preserve a make-up product.
Specification
| 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 |
FAQ
1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?
Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA), we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.
2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?
Foodchem is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA) distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.
3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA)?
Different products have different MOQ, for Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA), the MOQ is 500kg.
4, What is the price of Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA)?
Foodchem is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA) in China, and has been corporate with many Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA) suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA).
5, How long shall we wait for your reply?
We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Propylene Glycol Alginate(PGA) in less than 24 hours in working days.
6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?
Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.
7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?
The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.
8, How long will I receive my good?
Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.
