PHYSICAL DATA Meeting point................................................................... 88 ± 3oC Gelling point.....................................................................35 ± 3oC Gel strength (Nikan)........................................................ 650 ± 50 g/cm2 Dissolution time (at 100oC)..............................................1,00 min Turbidity...........................................................................< 9 NTU CHEMICAL DATA pH of 1,5% solution at 25oC............................................ 6,3 - 6,6 Particle size..................................................................... < 0,3 mm Los son drying................................................................. < 11% (w/w) Residue on ignition.......................................................... < 3,5% (w/w) Acid insoluble ash............................................................< 0,03% (w/w) Note: Data are average values, which may vary from batch to batch. Microbiological limits MICROBIOLOGICAL