| CAS# | 9000-70-8 |
| E Number | E441 |
| Synonyms | Gelatine; Gelfoam |
| GROUPS/USES | Blowing Agents, Buffering Agent, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Inks & Digital Inks, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Refrigerants, Blowing Agents & Propellants, Thickening Agent, Dyes |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Gelatin?
Gelatin is a translucent, colorless, flavorless, protein derived from animal collagen which is found in the bones, skin, and connective tissues.
What are the uses of Gelatin?
Gelatin is used in many products including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and photography.
In Food, it is used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. In Pharmaceuticals, it is used as a binding agent in tablets and capsules, and to coat tablets. In Cosmetics, it is used in ointments. In Photography it is used as a binder in photographic films and papers to hold silver halide crystals in an emulsion.
What is the use of Gelatin in Food industry?
Gelatin is used as a gelling agent in many foods, such as marshmallows, candies, soups, broths, and sauces. It is used as a stabilizer in marshmallows and other confectionary products. It is used as a thickener in many foods, such as soups, broths, and sauces.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Gelatin to users/customers for Food & Beverage, Inks & Digital Inks, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Refrigerants, and Blowing Agents & Propellants.
Gelatin Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Vitreous, brittle solid, faintly yellow |
| Solubility | Soluble in aqueous solutions of polyhydric alcohols such as Glycerin and Propylene glycol; Insoluble in most organic solvents |
| Ash (Total) | NMT 3.0% |
| Chromium | NMT 10 mg/kg |
| Lead | NMT 1.5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 15.0% |
| Microbial Limits: E.coli Salmonella | Negative in 25g Negative in 25g |
| Pentachlorophenol Limit | NMT 0.3 mg/kg |
| Sulfur dioxide | NMT 0.005% |