Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA)

PGA in Beer
Improve the performance of bubble, increase bubble's adhensive ability and improve beer's appearance. Conteract some components, action which can eliminate bubble in beer. Increase the life-span of the bubble. Make bubble more exquisite.

PGA in Dairy industry
PGA can endow yoghourt with good texture and taste. These characters may maintain even there is a low content of milk-solid matter. PGA can effectively prevent product from forming a coarse surface and make the product has a smooth and glossy exterior. PGA can fully mix with other additives and can be used in a wide pH range, just gentle mixing can mix PGA evenly into yoghourt. PGA has good solubility and ability to disperse; It also has good stability in the heating process. PGA can be used as stabilizer and emulsifier. PGA can also endow the fatty yoghourt with smooth and pleasant taste.

PGA in Salad dressing
Rich and creamy taste Excellent adherence Excellent stabilizer for both full fat and low fat products. Superior stability and suspensibility. Distinct flavor.

Specification (FCC IV)

Degree of Esterification: 90% Min
Water insoluble ash: 1% Max
Loss on Drying: 20% Max
As: 2PPM Max
Heavy metals: 0.002%Max
PB: 0.001% Max.
Viscosity: 70-2700mPa. S (on buyer's option)

Application

Type of food Functions

Dairy products Thickening, emulsifying and stabilizing
Lactic acid drinks Acid-resistivity, stadilizing milky albumen
Fruit juices Acid-resistivity, stadilizing, dispersing
Beer Foam stabilizing
Instant foods Hydrate, tissue reforming
Artificial butter Emulsifying, tabilizing
Seasonings Saltproof, acid-resistivity, thickening