(Food Processing Aid / Clarifying agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Bentonite, renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the food industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Bentonite with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the food industry.
Applications: MOLCLAY™ B is a naturally occurring clay mineral used in food processing as a clarifying, adsorbent and filtration aid. It can be used in beverages, fruit juices, wine, edible oils and sugar-processing applications to help remove suspended particles, proteins and impurities. Bentonite improves product clarity, filtration efficiency and stability during processing. It also helps reduce haze formation and improve the visual quality of finished food and beverage products.
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - FCC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as powders ranging in colors and tints from off white to pale brown to gray. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) X-Ray Diffraction. (B) A gelatinous, white precipitate forms. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is insoluble in water, in alcohol, in dilute acids and in alkalies. |
| 4 | Arsenic | Not more than 5 mg/kg. |
| 5 | Lead | Not more than 15 mg/kg. |
| 6 | Coarse particles | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 7 | Gel formation | Not more than 2 mL of supernatant appears on the surface. |
| 8 | PH | Between 4.5 to 10.5. |
| 9 | Loss on drying | Not more than 12.0%. |
MOLCLAY™ B is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 5 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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