Technical
Specification
Raw dried Kappaphycus alvarezii. Everything a buyer needs to decide whether to ask for a sample.
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The analytical figures below are published ranges for this species, given so you can see the parameters we contract on. They are not Ceylon Seaweeds' own laboratory results. Batch-specific analysis is issued against a sample request, and contracted values are agreed per shipment.
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Product identity
| Species | Kappaphycus alvarezii |
| Trade name | Eucheuma cottonii |
| Form | Raw, sun-dried, baled |
| Cultivation | Staked line, open sea |
| Origin | Northern coast, Sri Lanka |
| Processing | Hand-cut, sun-dried, hand-sorted |
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Raw material
The product as shipped.
| Parameter | Indicative |
|---|---|
| MoistureOn delivery, sun-dried. Lower is better; buyers commonly contract to a ceiling. | 21.7 – 33.5 % |
| AshTotal ash. Reflects mineral uptake and any residual salt or sand from drying. | 33.7 – 43.1 % |
| Carrageenan yieldRecoverable kappa-carrageenan by dry weight. | 11.4 – 13.6 % |
| Foreign matterSand, shell, rope and other crop. Contracted as a maximum percentage. | To be confirmed |
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Carrageenan character
How the extract behaves. These describe carrageenan recovered from the species, not the dried seaweed itself, and they are not a product guarantee.
| Carrageenan typeFirm, brittle gel. Strongly reactive with potassium and with milk protein. | Kappa |
| Gel strengthSpecies-typical for extracted kappa-carrageenan, not a product guarantee. | ≈ 490 – 540 g/cm² |
| ViscositySpecies-typical for extracted kappa-carrageenan, not a product guarantee. | ≈ 735 – 940 cP |
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Commercial terms
| Annual capacityStated production capacity of the operation. | 1,000 MT |
| Minimum order quantity | To be confirmed |
| PackagingBale format, weight and liner. | To be confirmed |
| Lead timeFrom confirmed order to vessel. | To be confirmed |
| IncotermsPort of loading: Colombo. | To be confirmed |
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Documentation
Issued with every shipment.
- —Certificate of origin, issued per shipment
- —Phytosanitary certificate
- —Commercial invoice and packing list
- —Bill of lading
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