Gel Strength: ≥ 800 g/cm² (1.5% gel at 20°C).
Appearance: White to pale yellow powder.
Gelling Temperature: 32-39°C.
Melting Temperature: 85-95°C.
Moisture Content: ≤ 20.0%.
Ash Content: ≤ 6.5%.
Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 0.5%.
Water Absorption: ≥ 5 times its weight.
pH (1.5% solution): 6.0-8.0.
Microbial Limits: Total plate count ≤ 1000 cfu/g, E. coli absent in 1g, Salmonella absent in 10g.
Clarity: Clear gel formation.
Gel Syneresis: Minimal.
Sulfate Content: ≤ 1.5%.
Foreign Matter: Free from sand and other impurities.
