Seaweed Powder

Specialized Agar Solutions: Technical Properties and Industrial Applications

 

Chemical Composition and Structure

Agar is a complex marine-derived polysaccharide consisting of:

– Primary Components: Agarose (70%) and Agaropectin (30%)

– Mineral Content: K+, Mg2+, I-, Ca2+

– Molecular Structure: Linear galactan polymers with alternating 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose units

 

Technical Specifications and Classifications

 

Standard Forms Available:

1. Powder Formulation

– Particle size: 80-200 mesh

– Moisture content: ≤12%

– Gel strength: 600-1200 g/cm²

 

2. Strip Configuration

– Thickness: 0.1-0.3mm

– Solubility rate: >95%

– Ash content: ≤4%

 

3. Instant-Dissolving Grade

– Dissolution temperature: 75-85°C

– Gelation point: 32-38°C

– Viscosity: 5-15 mPa·s

 

Manufacturing Process Protocol

 

Critical Production Phases:

1. Raw Material Selection

– Species identification

– Quality assessment

– Contamination screening

 

2. Extraction Methodology

– Hot water extraction (85-95°C)

– pH control (6.0-7.0)

– Residence time optimization

 

3. Purification Process

– Multi-stage filtration

– Ion exchange treatment

– Sterilization protocols

 

Industrial Applications Matrix

 

1. Biotechnology Sector

– Cell culture media formulation

– Electrophoresis applications

– Molecular biology protocols

 

2. Food Technology

– Texture modification systems

– Stabilization mechanisms

– Gelling applications

 

3. Pharmaceutical Implementation

– Drug delivery systems

– Controlled release matrices

– Dental impression materials

 

4. Advanced Materials

– Biocompatible scaffolds

– Tissue engineering substrates

– Smart hydrogel development

 

Quality Assurance Parameters

– ISO 9001:2015 certified production

– HACCP compliance

– Full traceability systems

– Batch-specific analytics

 

For detailed technical specifications or custom formulation requirements, our R&D team provides comprehensive support and documentation.