Description

Agaroid is a high-purity, natural hydrocolloid polysaccharide derived from red algae, valued for its superior gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This versatile ingredient is essential for creating stable, consistent textures and controlling moisture in a wide range of industrial formulations. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors seeking reliable, plant-based functional agents.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in confectionery, dairy products, desserts, and canned meats.
• Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a disintegrant in tablet formulations, a suspending agent in liquid medicines, and a base for microbiological culture media.
• Microbiology & Biotechnology: A key component in the preparation of solid and semi-solid culture media for bacterial and fungal growth.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural thickener and gelling agent in lotions, creams, and toothpaste.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Employed as a binder, size, or thickener in paper, textile, and photographic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Agaroid
CAS No.	37264-63-4
Molecular Formula	(C12H18O9)n
Molecular Weight	High Polymer
Synonyms	Agaroid Gum; Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract; Agar-Agar Type Polysaccharide; Red Algae Polysaccharide; Agarose Precursor; Phytagel; Gelrite; Gelidium Gum
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Agaroid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades compliant with Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and general pharmaceutical standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as gel strength, moisture, ash, and microbiological limits, is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Gel Strength (1.5%)	≥ 500 g/cm²
Moisture	≤ 12.0 %
Ash	≤ 5.0 %
Acid Insoluble Ash	≤ 0.5 %
Water Absorption	Conforms
Microbiological Limits	Meets standard requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.