What is Food grade carrageenan?

Introduction of Food grade carrageenan

Food grade carrageenan is a purified carrageenan that meets food safety standards and is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, gelling agent and stabilizer. It is approved worldwide as a safe food additive by many food safety regulatory agencies (e.g. FDA, EFSA).

Source:

Extracted from red algae: mainly derived from red algae plants, such as Irish moss and other seaweed species.

Food grade Carrageenan Main Type

There are three main types of food grade carrageenan, each with different gelling and thickening properties, suitable for different food processing needs. Here is an introduction to the three main types:

1. Kappa Carrageenan

Characteristics: It can form a hard gel, usually works best in the presence of potassium ions.

Uses: It is commonly used in dairy products (such as ice cream, chocolate milk), jelly, pudding and some jelly candies. It can also be used in some meat products and plant-based foods to provide a harder coagulation effect.

Characteristics: It provides a firmer and elastic texture.

2. Iota Carrageenan

Characteristics: It forms a softer and more flexible gel, suitable for use in the presence of calcium ions.

Uses: It is commonly found in products such as yogurt, ice cream, soft candy, jelly, etc. It can provide these products with a soft and elastic taste, and is often used in foods that require a more delicate taste.

Characteristics: It is softer than the kappa type, suitable for foods that require a certain elasticity and smooth taste.

3. Lambda Carrageenan

Characteristics: It does not form gels and is mainly used as a thickener and stabilizer. It is particularly effective in products that do not require gels.

Uses: It is used in beverages, salad dressings, dairy substitutes, processed meats and other liquid foods, mainly for thickening, stabilization and emulsification.

Characteristics: It does not form gels, so it is mainly used in products that require thickening and stabilization of liquids or suspensions.

Kappa is suitable for foods that require hard gels.

Iota is suitable for foods that require soft gels.

Lambda is mainly used to thicken and stabilize liquid foods without gel formation.

These three types of carrageenan each have their specific application areas, and the appropriate type should be selected according to the needs of the food.

Chempora Kappa Carrageenan Advatages

Kappa Carrageenan provided by Chempora has the following key advantages:

1. High Culture Strength
Kappa Carrageenan can form strong foam under potash conditions in Bangkok and can provide excellent coagulation effect. It is particularly suitable for products that require enhanced foam, such as frozen, candy and certain dairy products.

2. Stable Supply Chain
As a supplier, Chempora provides a stable supply channel to ensure that customers can get high-quality products on time to meet production needs.

3. High-quality raw materials
Chempora provides Kappa Carrageenan using high-quality red algae raw materials to ensure that the final product is consistent and high-purity, clear harmful substances, and meets food safety standards.

4. Wide Application
Kappa Carrageenan is suitable for a variety of food applications, especially in dairy products, jellies, puddings, candy and certain processed meat products, which can effectively improve the taste, texture and stability of food.

5. Cost-effectiveness
Chempora’s Kappa Carrageenan provides commodity value for money, allowing customers to optimize costs while ensuring product quality.

6. Compliance with international standards
Chempora’s products comply with global food safety and quality standards, such as those of the FDA and EFSA, ensuring safety and compliance for international markets.

These advantages make the Kappa Carrageenan provided by Chempora attractive in the food processing industry, meeting customer needs for product quality, stability and cost-effectiveness.

More Thickener Product Recommendations

CHEMPORA CO., LIMITED is a comprehensive fine chemicals supplier, mainly engaged in food additives, feed additives, nutritional enhancers and fine chemicals.

In addition to Carrageenan, we can also provide you with other thickener products: xanthan gum, modified corn starch, modified potato starch, agar.

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