ORIGIN: CHILE — SOUTH PACIFIC COAST
Technical Data Sheet
Gracilaria chilensis (Pelillo / Ogonori / オゴノリ) is a red marine macroalga manually harvested along the South Pacific coastline of Chile, across the regions of O'Higgins, Biobío, Araucanía, and Los Lagos. All harvesting operations are regulated by Chile's Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA) under a sustainable quota system. It is the primary raw material for industrial and food-grade agar-agar extraction, with strong demand in Japan, Korea, China, Europe, and North America.
| Species | Gracilaria chilensis (Bird, McLachlan & Oliveira, 1986) |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Pelillo (Chile) · Ogonori (Japan) · オゴノリ |
| Origin | Chilean Coast: O'Higgins, Biobío, Araucanía, Los Lagos |
| Color (dried) | Golden brown / Straw yellow |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 18% (Grade 1 Premium) · ≤ 22% (Grade 2) · ≤ 28% (Grade 3) |
| Agar Yield | 18–22% (G1) · 14–18% (G2) · 10–14% (G3) |
| Gel Strength (1.5% sol.) | ≥ 700 g/cm² (G1) · 500–700 g/cm² (G2) · 300–500 g/cm² (G3) |
| Gelling Temperature | 32 – 38°C |
| Melting Temperature | 85 – 95°C |
| pH (1.5% solution) | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Total Ash | ≤ 6% |
| Sulphates (SO₄) | ≤ 1.5% |
| Impurities | ≤ 3% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.3 ppm |
|---|---|
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 0.2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.05 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Total Coliforms | ≤ 100 CFU/g |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent in 25 g |
| Grade | Key Specifications | Primary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 – Premium | Yield ≥ 18% · Moisture ≤ 18% · Gel ≥ 700 g/cm² | Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, lab, premium food |
| Grade 2 – Intermediate | Yield 14–18% · Moisture ≤ 22% · Gel 500–700 g/cm² | General food industry |
| Grade 3 – Industrial | Yield 10–14% · Moisture ≤ 28% · Gel 300–500 g/cm² | Technical agar, industrial applications |
Phytosanitary Certificate (SAG): Every shipment is inspected and certified by Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service.
Certificate of Origin: Issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Chile.
Heavy Metal Analysis: Conducted by an accredited laboratory, available per batch.
Microbiological Analysis: Performed per batch with full traceability documentation.
HS Tariff Code: 1212.21 — Seaweeds and other algae, dried.
GMO Declaration: Available upon request.
| Standard Packaging | 25 kg woven polypropylene bags (with inner polyethylene liner) |
|---|---|
| 40' HC Container Capacity | 270 bags × 25 kg = 6,750 kg ≈ 6.75 MT |
| Cargo Condition | Dry cargo — no refrigeration required |
| Port of Loading | San Antonio / Valparaíso, Chile |
| Transit to Japan | 22 – 26 days |
| Transit to Europe | 28 – 35 days |
| Transit to USA | 18 – 25 days |
| Incoterms | FOB San Antonio / CIF as per destination |
Main Markets: Japan (寒天/kanten) · South Korea · China · European Union · United States · Brazil