SeaGel® CAP 203 consisting of Hydroxypropyl Starch, is primarily designed for capsule applications. It boasts food ingredient features such as being easy to use, film-forming, heat-stable, high-quality, and pH neutral, all in a convenient powder form.

Chemical Name: Carrageenan, Hydroxypropyl Starch

Functions: Encapsulant

Dosage Form: Capsules

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Identification & Functionality

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Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (Loss on Drying)max. 12.5%10001
pH (at 3% solution)7.5 - 10.0-10105
Water Viscosity (at 3.0%)30 - 70mPa.s93001
Particle Size (through USSS 75 um, series #200)min. 34%10206
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 2500cfu/g40001.0
SalmonellaNot Detected/25g40104.0
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g40203
E. coli (D=2.55S⁻¹)Not Detected/10g40302
Staphylococcus aureusNot Detected/g40401

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Nutritional Information
Typical Nutrient Information/100g
  US EU/Australia/NZ
ESTIMATED CALORIC VALUE 289 Cal

289 Cal/ 1206 kJoules

Calories from Fat 5 Cal 5 Cal
Total Fat 0.5 g 0.5 g
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Trans-Fat 0 g 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0 g
Cholesterol 0mg 0 mg
Sodium 2243 mg 2243 mg
Salt - g 5.61 g
Potassium 174 mg 174 mg
Total Carbohydrate 80 g 61 g
Sugars (Total) 0g 0 g
Added Sugars 0 g 0 g
Starch 61 g 61 g
Total Dietary Fiber 0 g 19 g
Dietary Fiber (Soluble) 0g 19 g
Dietary Fiber (Insoluble) 0g 0 g
Protein 0.5 g 0.5 g
Vitamin A 0 mcg 0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 mcg
Calcium 72 mg 72 mg
Iron 0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium 12 mg 12 mg
Moisture 12 g 12 g
Ash 7 g 7 g
Organic acid - g 0 g

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