Eucheuma Spinosum (Eucheuma Denticulatum) is a type of Red Algae (Macro-Algae, Rhodophyta) and one of primary source of Iota Carrageenan, it has natural color of Brown, Red and Green, it has cylindirical thallus and cone shaped edges, it can reached height at about 30cm, this type of seaweed can be found around Indonesia islands, from Riau, Borneo, Bali, Nusa Tenggara and Sulawesi. it is usually cultivated with either off-bottom technique or long lines technique
Indonesia is the largest producer of seaweeds worldwide, Indonesia has 54720km length coastline (the third longest worldwide) and around 13700 islands, it is also located between Pacific and Indian ocean and receive full sun light daily making it suitable for farming seaweeds
Our company has the advantage from geographical position, combined with our knowledge about seaweeds market, product, regulation, safety prochedure, we can make sure you will only get top of the line products
Carrageenan is a type of polysaccharides, a Sulfated Polysaccharides because it contain Sulfur Trioxide (SO3). There are many types of Carrageenan depending on the molecular structure between Sulfur Trioxides and Polymeric Monosaccharides such as Kappa Carrageenan, Iota Carrageenan and Lambda Carrageenan.
There are many application for seaweeds based products such as Carrageenan E407 which is a compounds derived from Eucheuma Cottonii or Eucheuma Spinosum or combination of both, Semi-Refined Carrageenan (E407a) in form of dried seaweed either Dried Eucheuma Cottonii or Dried Eucheuma Spinosum, application of Carrageenan are ranging from Meat Binder, Food Stabilizer, Cocoa Suspension or Cosmetic.
Unlike Eucheuma Cottonii or Eucheuma Spinosum, Gracilaria Sp are usually extracted for it's polysaccharide, pollysacharide is long chain of polymeric carbohydrate which is used to create Agar (E406), Agar mostly used for manufacturing Jelly or Yoghurt.
In order to achive safety and compliance with regulatory body, our Dried Eucheuma Spinosum products are strictly follows European Commission (EC231:2012) guidelines
Description | Unit | Actual | SNI2690 | EC231* | CEVA |
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Moisture | % | 37.76 | >30 | >30 | |
CAW | % | 40.76 | >50** | N/A | N/A |
Organoleptic | 8 | 7-9 | N/A | N/A | |
Arsenic (As) | mg/Kg | 0.33 | <1 | <3 | <3 |
Cadmium (Cd) | mg/Kg | 0.76 | <0.1** | <2 | <0.5** |
Mercury (Hg) | mg/Kg | 0.0002 | <0.5 | <1 | <0.1 |
Tin (Sn) | mg/Kg | 0.00776 | <40 | <5 | |
Lead (Pb) | mg/Kg | 0.0134 | <0.3 | <5 | <5 |
Impurities | % | <0.3 | <3 |
* based on E407a specification
CAW, Clean Anhydrous Weed test based on SNI8168:2015
Sensory/Organoleptic test based on SNI2346:2011
Palugada Mitra Sentosa or PMS is a seaweed trading company based in Jakarta, Indonesia. We specialised in dried seaweeds commodity native to Indonesia's biodiversity such as Eucheuma Cottonii, Eucheuma Spinosum and Gracilaria Sp for macro-algae products.
We wanted to grow an everlasting relationship with our clients either from our suppliers and our customers, hence the name "Mitra Sentosa" (Prosperous Client), we believe that a business cannot success without a good relationship from both sides, feel free to consult with us, so we can learn more from you and understanding your needs
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