Extracted from red seaweeds found off the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, Canada, Tanzania, and Chile, carrageenan is a naturally occurring hydrocolloid that provides structure, gelation and viscosity for a variety of food applications.
The seaweeds used to produce carrageenan are incredibly sustainable. Wild harvested red seaweeds use no land and require no fertilizers or irrigation. Seaweeds are harvested using sustainable ocean management and harvesting practices. This makes it a great ingredient for today’s environmentally conscious consumers.
Key Benefits
Product Name |
Benefits |
Application |
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VISCARIN® |
Provides a smooth, clean mouthfeel with excellent flavor release Increases control of viscosity, stabilization, and suspension Allows for water binding Helps to maintain high moisture in applications |
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GELCARIN® |
Provides water gelling, texture control, and syneresis control Enables transparency Adds elastic texture Superior shelf stability in dry mix |
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LACTARIN® |
Specifically for dairy beverages Provides stabilization, viscosity, and excellent flavor release Allows for cocoa suspension Offers superior mouthfeel |
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LACTOGELl® |
Specifically for dairy foods and desserts Adds a creamy texture Enhances flavor release with low process viscosity |
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