Agar-Agar

Agar powder;
Agar strips;
Agar square.

Agar-Agar Specification:

1. Powder

Jelly strength: 800g/CM2 Min. (950g/CM2 Min, or 1000g/CM2 Min)

Loss on drying: 15%max

Residue after burning: 5.0%max

Hot water insoluble: 1.0%max

Starch assay (add two drops of iodine solution): no blue color appearance

Appearance: white-light powder

Heavy metals (Pb): 0.004% max

As: 0.0001% max

Packed in 25kgs plastic woven bags.

2. Strip /square

Jelley strength: 450g/CM2 Min.

Loss on drying: 22%max  

Residue after burning: 5.0%max 

Hot water insoluble: 1.0%max 

Water absorption ability: 75ml max

Starch assay (add two drops of iodine solution): no blue color appearance

Packed in 20kgs plastic woven bags.