Gel Strength: ≥ 1000 g/cm² (1.5% gel at 20°C).
Appearance: White powder, odorless.
Gelling Temperature: 32-40°C.
Melting Temperature: 85-95°C.
Moisture Content: ≤ 15.0%.
Ash Content: ≤ 3.5%.
Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 0.2%.
Water Absorption: ≥ 7 times its weight.
pH (1.5% solution): 6.5-7.5.
Microbial Limits: Total plate count ≤ 100 cfu/g, pathogens absent.
Clarity: Very clear gel formation.
Nitrogen Content: ≤ 0.3%.
Sulfate Content: ≤ 0.8%.
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm.
Iron (Fe): ≤ 50 ppm.
Calcium (Ca): ≤ 0.2%.
Gel Syneresis: None detectable.
