Description
Food Grade Urea Detailed Specifications
DONGKWANG Food Grade Urea (Carbamide, CAS No. 57-13-6) is manufactured under stringent food safety and quality management systems. Compared with industrial or agricultural urea, it features tighter impurity control, low heavy metals, and consistent batch quality, making it suitable for regulated food and fermentation applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Urea (Carbamide) |
| Chemical Formula | CO(NH₂)₂ |
| CAS No. | 57-13-6 |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Urea Content (Dry Basis) | ≥ 99.0 – 100.5 % |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Ethanol Insoluble Matter | ≤ 0.04 % |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤ 0.007 % |
| Sulfate (SO₄) | ≤ 0.01 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.0003 % |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or needles |
| Water Solubility | Highly soluble (~1080 g/L at 20 °C) |
Note: Specifications may vary depending on regulatory standards and customer requirements. Always refer to the Certificate of Analysis (COA) before application.
Food & Fermentation Applications
Food Processing & Fermentation
- Nitrogen source in controlled fermentation processes such as soy sauce, vinegar, yeast fermentation, and enzyme-assisted food production
- Supports microbial growth and metabolic efficiency in regulated food systems
Animal Feed & Feed Processing
- Used as a non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source in ruminant feed formulations under regulated feed standards
- Enhances microbial protein synthesis in the rumen when applied correctly
Biotechnology & Food Science
- Nutrient component for food-related bioprocessing, fermentation optimization, and laboratory research
- Suitable for applications requiring high-purity, food-compliant nitrogen compounds
Key Advantages
Biotechnology & Food Science
- Manufactured with strict impurity control, ensuring low heavy metals and compliance with food-related quality requirements.
Excellent Water Solubility
- Fully dissolves without residue, supporting consistent performance in fermentation media and liquid food systems.
Stable & Consistent Quality
- Controlled production ensures batch-to-batch reliability, essential for industrial food and fermentation processes.
Versatile Nitrogen Source
- Applicable across food processing, fermentation, feed, and biotechnology, reducing formulation complexity and procurement costs.
Packaging, Transport & Storage
- Packaging: 25 kg or 50 kg bags, 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, or bulk shipment.
- Storage: Cool, dry, ventilated warehouse; protect from moisture to prevent caking.
- Handling: Non-hazardous but hygroscopic; avoid prolonged moisture exposure.
Why Choose DONGKWANG Food Grade Urea
Versatile Nitrogen Source
- Produced under strict quality and hygiene controls, ensuring suitability for food-related and fermentation applications.
Optimized for Fermentation Performance
- Delivers readily available nitrogen to support microbial activity and stable fermentation outcomes.
Complete Documentation & Traceability
- Each batch is supplied with COA and quality documentation to support regulatory compliance and customer audits.
Reliable Global Supply
- Flexible packaging and scalable supply solutions to support food manufacturers, fermentation plants, and feed processors worldwide.
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