1) Sodium alginate
a) Stabilizes
b) Thickens and emulsifies
c) Hydrates
d) Gelling property
e) Grain size and viscosity: as per contract stipulation
f) Moisture: 15% max.
g) PH: 6.0 - 8.0
h) Sulphate ash: 30 - 37%
i) Insoluble matter in water: 3.0% max.
j) Transparency: as per client's demand
k) Heavy metals: 0.004% max.
l) Arsenate: 0.0002% max.
m) Lead: 0.0004% max.
2) Mannitol
a) Low-caloric sweetener
b) Non-sticking agent for gum, confection and candies
c) Nutritional supplementing and modifier, humectant
d) Standard: CP2000, BP2000, USP26
3) Propylene glycol alginate (PGA)
a) Thickens
b) Emulsifies
c) Stabilizes
d) Acid-resistant
e) Hydrates
f) Etherification degree: 75% min.
g) Insoluble matter in water: 1.5% max.
h) Loss on drying: 20.0% max.
i) Heavy metals: 0.001% max.
j) Arsenate: 0.0002% max.
k) Lead: 0.0002% max.