BUYING GUIDES
Kokum agal sourcing: what buyers should specify
Composition, concentration, acidity, additives, microbiological requirements, storage and packing questions.
Published by Mikan Foodworks · Revised 23 September 2026
01
Define the ingredient
Agal or concentrate should be distinguished from a finished sweetened kokum syrup.
- Intended use
- Concentration or solids
- °Brix where relevant
- Target acidity
02
State composition boundaries
Do not assume an offered material is salted, unsalted, sweetened, unsweetened or preservative-free.
- Salt limits
- Sugar content
- Permitted additives
- Preservative restrictions
03
Complete the approval picture
Include safety, storage and supply questions relevant to your use.
- Microbiological requirements
- Shelf life and storage
- Pack size and material
- Quantity and destination