Nourisi ® Pharmaceutical Grade Agar is a high-purity polysaccharide extracted from red algae (Rhodophyta), primarily composed of agarose and agaropectin. As a compendial excipient, it meets stringent standards of the USP/NF, and EP, serving as an indispensable functional material in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Brand | Nourisi ® | Packaging | 25KG/BAG |
| E No. | E406 | MOQ | 1MT |
| CAS No. | 9002-18-0 | EINECS: | (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ |
Nourisi ® Pharmaceutical Grade Agar is a high-purity polysaccharide extracted from red algae (Rhodophyta), primarily composed of agarose and agaropectin. As a compendial excipient, it meets stringent standards of the USP/NF, and EP, serving as an indispensable functional material in the pharmaceutical industry.
Nourisi ® Pharmaceutical grade agar is a high-purity polysaccharide extracted from red algae, offering excellent gelling properties and biocompatibility. It serves as the "gold standard" for microbiological culture media and functions as a key excipient in capsule formulations, sustained-release matrices, and biomaterials, with broad applications in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing and life science research.
| Items | Specification |
|---|---|
| Aspect, Flavor | White or light yellow uniform powder, with the inherent smell of the product and no pungent smell. |
| Gel strength | ≥900 (g/cm²) |
| Water insoluble | ≤1.0% |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 15% |
| Total plate count | ≤5000 cfu/g |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
Moderate gelling temperature, excellent transparency, resistant to degradation by most microorganisms, supports colony morphology observation.
In soft capsules, serves as a gelatin alternative suitable for vegetarian populations and those with religious dietary restrictions; in hard capsules, offers superior thermal stability compared to gelatin with minimal cross-linking.
As a microencapsulation carrier for peptides and protein drugs to enhance stability; agar-silver ion composite dressings for antimicrobial, moisturizing, and wound healing promotion; as a cell scaffold material in 3D bioprinting to support tissue engineering research.
Thermoreversible Gelation: Dissolves at 90°C, gels at 32–45°C; sol-gel transition is repeatable
Biological Inertness: Chemically compatible with most pharmaceutical ingredients
Film-Forming Ability: Forms transparent, flexible films
Sustained-Release Matrix: Porous structure suitable for controlled drug delivery systems.
Nourisi® Pharmaceutical grade agar strictly adheres to China National Standard GB1886.41-2025; nevertheless, users must independently verify compliance with prevailing local regulations, especially those enforced in the destination country where the product will ultimately be consumed.
Paper bag with PE liner (25kg net). Store away from heat and moisture.Shelf life: 24 months
Nourisi Group, as the leading manufacturer and supplier of Agar for almost 21 years’ experience since 2006, committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and growing together with our customers globally.
Our R&D team brings deep expertise in food science, nutrition, biology, and chemistry, backed by collaborations with leading university research labs in China. This ensures our solutions are at the forefront of scientific advancement, tailored to meet your unique project needs.
We host regular seminars with industry-leading manufacturers and customers, fostering insights into product applications, market trends, and emerging technologies. This collaborative approach keeps you ahead in the dynamic food ingredients landscape.
Your success is our priority. We build long-term relationships through rigorous customer requirement evaluation, transparent communication, and proactive corrective actions. Our focus on quality and reliability is validated by internal and third-party audits.
Beyond plant-based ingredients, we offer an extended product range designed to simplify your supply chain. Our "one-stop shop" model reduces costs and enhances efficiency, empowering you to focus on innovation.
From nature to Nourisi ingredients is what we stand for, Nourisi’s products are manufactured by fermentation, a technology based on the ability of micro-organisms to transform renewable raw material into useful and healthy products.
Quality and sustainability are non-negotiable. We invest relentlessly in production upgrades, R&D, and regulatory compliance to ensure our products meet global standards. Every step of our process reflects our dedication to excellence.
Brand: Nourisi ®
E No.: E406
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
EINECS: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ
Brand: Nourisi ®
E No.: E406
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
EINECS: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ
Brand: Nourisi ®
E No.: E406
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
EINECS: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ
Brand: Nourisi ®
E No.: E406
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
EINECS: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ
Brand: Nourisi ®
E No.: E406
CAS No.: 9002-18-0
EINECS: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ
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