Viscarin® SD - 339 made with encapsulation tech, is aluminum, antibiotics, APE, and bisphenol A-free. It's key in healthcare, particularly pharmaceutical manufacturing. In food, it acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, and texturizer, enhancing consistency. Available as powder, it's versatile.

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), Glycerin-free, 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, Palm Oil-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), Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA), 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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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
marine - like
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Identification (A,B,C)Pass-USP/NF
Water Viscosity45 - 95mPa.s15002
Moisture Contentmax. 12.0%10003
pH7.5 - 10.5-10102
Particle Size (through USSS 180 μm, series #80)min. 95.0%10203
IdentificationMatches typical spectra-53505, Infrared
ColorLight tan - tan-12004
Ash Contentmax. 35%-
Acid Insoluble Mattermax. 2.0%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 2000cfu/g40007
SalmonellaNot Detected/25g40104.0
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 200cfu/g40203
E. coliNot Detected/10g40302
Staphylococcus aureusNone Detected-40401
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Nutrient Information/100g
  US EU/Australia/NZ
Estimated Caloric Value 276 Cal

166 Cal/ 694 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 3645 mg 3645 mg
Salt -g 9.11 g
Potassium 2557 mg 2557 mg
Total Carbohydrate 69 g 14 g
Sugars (Total) 14 g 14 g
Added Sugars 14 g 14 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Total Dietary Fiber 0 g 55 g
Dietary Fiber (Soluble) 0 g 55 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 920 mg 920 mg
Iron 0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium 285 mg 285 mg
Moisture 10 g 10 g
Ash 21 g 21 g
Organic acid -g 0 g

US: Calories = [(Total Carbs + Protein) * 4 Cal/g + (Fat * 9 Cal/g)]. Soluble fiber is included in Total Carbs, but calorie contribution is calculated at 2 Cal/g. 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.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Shelf Life Information

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