Gelcarin® GP - 812 composed of carrageenan, is manufactured using encapsulation technology. It serves multiple functions in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, including as a controlled-release agent, emulsifying agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan

CAS Number: 9000-07-1

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, BSE-free, Bisphenol A-free, Caffeine Free, Colorants-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, GMO-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hormones-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Sugar-free, TSE-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: British Pharmacopeia (BP), Doping-Free, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FCC Compliant, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Halal, IFRA Compliant, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Manufacturing Technology: Encapsulation

Synonyms: Carrageenan gum, Gum carrageenan, SeaKem carrageenin, κλ-Carrageenan

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Gel750 - 1150/g20001
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%10001.0
pH7.0 - 10.0-10102.0
Particle Size (through USSS 150μm, series #100)min. 95.0%10204
ColorLight tan - tan-12004
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 2500cfu/g40001.0
SalmonellaNot Detected/25g40104.0
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g40203
E. coliNot Detected/10g40302

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Nutrient Information/100g
  US EU/Australia/NZ
Estimated Caloric Value 232 Cal

116 Cal/ 485 kJoules

Calories from Fat 0 Cal 0 Cal
Total Fat 0 g 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Trans-Fat 0 g 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Sodium 890 mg 890 mg
Salt - g 2.23 g
Potassium 10300 mg 10300 mg
Total Carbohydrate 58 g 0 g
Sugars (Total) 0 g 0 g
Added Sugars 0 9 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Total Dietary Fiber 0 g 58 g
Dietary Fiber (Soluble) 0 g 58 g
Dietary Fiber (Insoluble) 0 g 0 g
Protein 0 g 0 g
Vitamin A 0 mcg 0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 mcg
Calcium 2200 mg 2200 mg
Iron 0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium 130 mg 130 mg
Moisture 9 g 9 g
Ash 33 g 33 g
Organic acid 0 g 0 g

US: Calories = [(Total Carbs + Protein) * 4 Cal/g + (Fat * 9 Cal/g)]. Soluble fiber is included in Total Carbs. In the US, food manufacturers have the option to exclude the amount of insoluble fiber from the calorie calculation.
EU: Calories = ([Carbs (sugars + starch ) + Protein] * 4 Cal/g) + (Fat * 9 Cal/g) + (All dietary fiber * 2 Cal/g) + (Organic acids * 3 Cal/g)). In Europe, fiber is listed separately and is not included in the carb content. Other calorie conversion factors exist, none of which is relevant to this product.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Shelf Life Information

Two years from date of manufacture shown on product label. This applies to unopened packages, stored under dry and cool conditions.