Secagum BA 31 – Processed & Sliced Cheese
Secagum BA 31
Carrageenan Blend for Processed and Sliced Cheese
Secagum BA 31 from Bospres supports elastic, meltable texture in processed and sliced cheese products. It reduces brittleness and helps maintain slice integrity while delivering good melt and stretch performance.
Product Specifications
Product Name
Secagum BA 31 – Carrageenan (Food Grade)
Application
General food use, suitable for processed cheese, sliced cheese, and more
Product Advantages
- Reduces brittleness
- Creates elastic, meltable cheese
HS Code
1302.39
Physical & Chemical | |
Color: | Cream to white, free-flowing powder |
Moisture: | Max 12% |
Viscosity: | 100 – 200 cP |
Salt Gel Strength: | 300 – 600 g/cm² |
pH: | 9.0 – 11.0 |
Particle Size: | Min 90%, through #120 |
Microbiological | |
Total Plate Count: | Max 5000 cfu/g |
Yeast & Mold: | Max 300 cfu/g |
Salmonella: | Negative in 25 g |
E. coli: | Negative in 5 g |
Others | |
Packaging: | 25 kg multi-walled paper or PP bags with PE inliner |
Shelf Life: | 1.5 years from manufacturing date |
Storage: | Store in a cool and dry place max 30°C and max 60% relative humidity |
Characteristic: | A natural hydrocolloid, dissolves in water >60°C and thickens as it cools |
Recommended dosage: | 0.5 – 1.0% of the final product |
