Sea moss extract is a thixotropic gel, which can be used as gelling, emulsifying or thickening agent in personal care and cosmetic products. Irish Moss Extract has an antibacterial effect.
Sea Moss Powder
Description
Introduction:
Irish Moss Extract is a water soluble extract produced from the algae Chondrus crispus (also know as Carrageen, Fucus crispus or Lichen irlandicus). As an algae, Irish Moss is mostly mucilages and proteins.
Functions:
- Anticoagulant;
- Prevent the growth of cancer celles;
- Inhibit the replication of several coated virus;
- Regulate cholesterol and triglyceride;
- Anti-oxidant and radiation protection;
- Inhibit heavy metal absorption fluctuate;
- Can be used for treatment of constipation, abdominal distension and dadma when used with other Chinese medicine;
- Boosts metabolism and immune system;
- Relieve joint pain and digestive tract;
- Provide excellent nutrition and helps control appetite, which is good for weight loss.
Chemical property:
Product Name | Irish moss powder |
Grade | Pharmaceutical/food/cosmetic grade |
Mesh size | 60-80mesh |
Apperance | off white to light yellow fine powder |
Shelf time | 2 years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light. |
Application:
- In food and beverages area: soups, stews, salad dressings, cheese, dessert, chocolate, smoothies, drinks…
- In health care area: anti-cancer, anti-oxidant drugs, nutrition supplement, blood sugar regulation drugs, metabolism and immune system enhancing, anticoagulant…
- In cosmetic area: can be used in lotions, creams, shampoo, body wash…
Production:
Test Report:
TEST ITEM | SPECIFICATION | RESULT |
Physical Control | ||
Appearance | Red brown Fine Powder | complies |
Odor | Characteristic | complies |
Taste | Characteristic | complies |
Partical size | 95% pass 80 mesh | complies |
Chemical Control | ||
Loss on Drying | 7% Max. | 2.58% |
Ash | 20% Max. | 12.20% |
Solvents residue | Meet USP standard | complies |
Pesticide residue | should not be detected | not detected |
Heavy metals | ||
Pb | 1.0ppm Max | 0.80% |
As | 2.0ppm Max | 1.85% |
Cd | 0.3ppm Max | 0.08% |
Hg | 0.1ppm Max. | 0.01% |
Microbiological control | ||
Total Plate Count | 30000cfu/g Max. | 25000cfu/g Max. |
Yeast & Mould | 1000cfu/g Max | 475cfu/g Max. |
E.Coli | Negative | Not detected |
Salmonella | Negative | Not detected |
Staphylococcus | Negative | Not detected |
Conclusion | The test items comply with company standard. |
Packaging
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