E425 konjac Gum CAS number: 37220-17-0
The main component of konjac gum is glucomannan, is a kind of low-calorie, low protein, high dietary fiber food, and of more than ten kinds of amino acids and trace elements, as a functional food, also has a water soluble, thickening, stability, suspension, gel, film, adhesive and so on a variety of physical and chemical properties, so it is a kind of natural health food are also the ideal food additives. Konjac as food and food additives USES very wide:
As a thickener and stabilizer can be added to the jelly, jam, fruit juice, vegetable juice, ice cream, ice cream and other cold drinks, solid beverage, seasoning powder and soup powder; As binder can be added to the noodles, rice noodle, twisted in the skin, meatballs, sausages, bread and cakes to enhance thews and keep fresh state; As gels can be added to various kinds of jelly, candy, and crystal sugar, can also be used to make bionic foods.
Specification Of Konjac Gum
Name |
Konjac Gum |
CAS No. |
37220-17-0 |
Specification |
food grade |
Packing |
In 25kg bags |
Functional use |
Thickener |
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
white or cream-color and free flowing powder |
Particle size |
120 - 200 mesh |
Viscosity: 1% aqueous solution at, 35°C, 1 hour,
Brookfield Model DV-1 viscometer, spindle No. 4,6; 12rpm |
36000 mPas min |
Gluomannan content |
80% min |
Loss on drying |
10% max |
PH of 1% solution in water |
7.0 |
Lead(Pb) |
1.0 mg/kg max |
Arsenic(As) |
3.0 mg/kg max |
SO2 |
0.5 g/kg max |
Insolubles |
6% max |
Total plate count |
5000 cfu/g max |
Yeasts and moulds |
100 cfu/g max |
Coliform |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative |
Company Profile:
Established in 2009, UBC (Hangzhou Union Biotechnology Co., Ltd) is the professional manufacturer and supplier of food additives and ingredients.
As the manufacturer, We have factories to produce food preservatives, food flavors, dried fruits and more.
Also, in order to meet the various requirements of clients, we can help source materials from other reliable manufacturers in China to combine items in one container.
We can offer you a wide range of quality products with supportive prices, because:
1. We have rich experience in automatic production, flexible one-stop sourcing and client-centric development.
2. We have established long-term cooperation with major producers of food additives in China, also help the growing business of many clients, producers and distributors from food industry worldwide, through our excellent service.
3. We're one of the biggest distributors and exporters of food additives in China, therefore we get the competitive prices from famous brands, even much better than clients working directly with factories.
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