PARAMETER LIMIT

• Description White to yellowish white or pale yellow powder.
• Solubility 1.5% Insoluble in cold water. Soluble in boiling water.
• Clarity of soln.(1 .5% Solution inwater afterautoclaving) Passes test.
• Gelling Temp. Below 40°C
• Gel formation (1.5% aq. solution) Passes test.
• pH (10% in suspension) 6.0-7.5
• Melting range 88-91°C
• Mesh 80
• Gel strength 900 gr/cm2
• Viscosity 10-40 cps

MAXIMUM LIMIT OF IMPURITIES
– Loss on drying (105°C) 20.0%
– Ashes 3.0%
– Residue on ignition 5.0%
– Foreign starch Passes test.
– Total Bacterial count (cfu/g) Less than 1000