Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from various red algae and widely used as a food additive for its excellent functional properties. As a leading hydrocolloid, it plays a vital role in improving the texture, stability and consistency of various food and beverage products around the world.

The versatility of carrageenan stems from its ability to form various gels, thicken liquids and stabilize emulsions even at low concentrations. Different types of carrageenan, mainly kappa, iota and lambda, each have different textural properties:

Kappa carrageenan: forms a hard gel with dairy products in the presence of potassium ions.
Iota carrageenan: a soft, elastic gel extracted from Eucheuma denticulatum or Eucheuma spinosum, a plant of the genus Eucheuma.
Lambda carrageenan: forms a gel when mixed with protein instead of water and is used as a thickener for dairy products.
These properties make it an indispensable ingredient in the following formulations:

Dairy products: enhances the creaminess of milk, yogurt and ice cream.
Plant Alternatives: Provides structure and mouthfeel for vegan cheese, milk and meat alternatives.
Desserts & Confectionery: Forms stable gels in puddings, mousses and jellies.
Processed Meat & Poultry: Improves binding, yield and texture.
Beverages: Provides suspended solids and stable emulsions in chocolate milk and nutritional beverages.
Committed to Quality and Purity
The efficacy and safety in food applications depends heavily on its purity and consistent quality. Rigorous processing to strict food-grade standards are critical. High-quality carrageenan is rigorously tested to ensure it meets international regulatory requirements for heavy metals, microbial and functional properties, demonstrating its reliability as a key ingredient for food manufacturers around the world. Its role in modern food science highlights its value in providing a desirable sensory experience and product stability.

FAQ

1. How to get CMC samples for testing, sample cost and shipping method.

In general, we can provide customers with free samples of no more than 500g for testing. If there are more than a certain number of samples, we will discuss the sample fee and shipping fee based on the specific situation.

2.Whether the product has passed international certifications, such as ISO, HALAL, and KOSHER.

Our product has passed international certifications,such as ISO,HALAL,and KOSHER etc.

3.What is the minimum order quantity requirements for products and discounts.

Most of products MOQ in one container, individual products can provide quantity of no less than one ton. Specific information can be communicated with us for details.

4. What’s your trade terms?

Usually FOB,CFR,CIF etc.

5.What’s the delivery time?

lt depends on order quantity, usually we will arrange shipment within .

10-20 days after receiving customer’s prepayment or original L/C.

6.What documents do you provide?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of analysis Certificate of Origin (FORM E), Health Certificate issued by ClQ with embassy legalized, Bill of Loading, REACH etc.The documents will be sent by Express within 24 hours against your full payment.

7.Are you factory or supplier?

We’re golden supplier with more than 15 years of experience in this industry. As a result, we’ve established partnerships with many factories along the way, and they strictly abide by our rules and regulations.

8.What is your payment terms?

Usually T/T,and L/C,DP,Escrow Western Union Paypal.

9.How can you control the quality?

We believe that the quality is the soul of an enterprise.We have strict quality control process to ensure the our products meet the highest standards.Before shipment, each products is carefully inspected to meet the quality requirements.

10.What is your use of the product?

Our products have a wide range of applications, such as food processing, beverages, plastics, industry, and medicine etc.

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