Agar agar, E406, CAS 9002-18-0, food thickener, polysaccharides extracted from seaweed. Properties: coagulability, stability, form the complex with some materials. It can be used as a thickener, coagulant, suspending agents, emulsifiers, preservatives and stabilizers. Agar Agar is widely used in a variety of drinks, jelly, ice cream, cakes, candy, canned food, meat products and so on. Function and uses: It is one of the most extensive use of sodium alginate in the word. Agar Agar is hydrophilic colloid with dividing into strips and powder.
| Agar Agar | |
| E No | E406 |
| Einecs No | 232-658-1 |
| CAS No. | 9002-18-0 |
| HS Code: | 1302310000 |
| ITEM | SPECIFICATIONS |
| GEL STRENGTH (G/CM2) | 900 /1000/1200 |
| APPEARANCE | WHITE FINE POWDER |
| PH ( 6 – 8 ) | 6.8 |
| GELATION POINT (35-42℃) | 39 |
| MELTING POINT | 98 |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤7% |
| TCP | 5500/G |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | ≤5% |
| INSOBIE MATERIAL | ≤0.1% |
| HEAVY METALS (PB) | <0.0002% |
| ARSENIC | <0.0001% |
| MESH SIZE (%) | 90% PASS THROUGH 80 MESH SCREEN |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Agar Agar with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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