Carrageenan
Source: Eucheuma Cottonii
Refined from Red Seaweed · Naturally Powerful Structure Control
Sourced from Red Algae · Natural Polysaccharide · Multi-Industry Functional Solutions
Our carrageenan series is extracted from red seaweed (such as Eucheuma), a natural and sustainable marine resource. As a high-efficiency, water-soluble natural polysaccharide, carrageenan offers excellent gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties—making it a vital functional ingredient across the food and personal care industries. Certified under FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, Kosher, and Halal, it is widely applied in plant-based foods, dairy products, beverages, meat products, skincare, and more.
Key Features & Benefits of Carrageenan
Features & Benefits | Description |
Natural Origin | Sourced from sustainable marine algae; vegan and non-GMO. |
Multifunctional | Provides gelling, thickening, stabilization, suspension, and emulsification effects; compatible with various formulation systems. |
High Compatibility | Performs well in high-acid, high-calcium, high-salt, and thermal cycling systems. |
Wide Application Range | Extends across food, personal care, pet nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. |
✅ Five Key Application Areas & Representative Uses:
1️⃣ Food Industry
Application Category | Example Products |
Dairy / Plant-Based Dairy | Yogurt, pudding, plant-based milk – provides viscosity, suspension, and gel structure. |
Meat Products | Ham, luncheon meat, meat jelly – enhances water retention, improves slicing and elasticity. |
Confectionery | Jelly, gummies, filled candies – forms thermoreversible transparent gels, improves texture and structure. |
Beverages | Juices, dairy drinks – stabilizes suspension, minimizes sedimentation and layering. |
Bakery & Sauces | Jam fillings, sauces, bread spreads – thickens, prevents oil-water separation, stabilizes structure. |
Functional Foods | Supplement gels, low-sugar jellies – clean-label gelling base, fully vegan-compliant. |
2️⃣ Personal Care & Cosmetics
Application Category | Example Products |
Skincare Formulas | Gel masks, gels, lotions, serums – enhances skin feel, increases elasticity. |
Hair Care | Shampoos, conditioners, styling sprays – forms a natural film, improves smoothness. |
Color Cosmetics | Lipsticks, setting sprays – stabilizes formulation, enhances spreadability and adhesion. |
Personal Care | Body wash, shaving creams, facial cleansers – increases viscosity, improves emulsification stability. |
Organic/Natural Formulas | Organic cleansers, natural gels, sunscreens – suitable for animal-free formulations. |
3️⃣ Pharmaceuticals & Health Products
Application Category | Example Products |
Pharmaceutical Excipients | Chewable tablets, oral gels, capsule fillings – natural carrier, easy to gel and flavor. |
Medical Dressings | Hydrogel dressings, cold patches – forms a moisturizing film, maintains cooling sensation. |
Functional Foods | Vitamin jellies, nutrient gels, beauty supplements – smooth mouthfeel, natural formulation support. |
4️⃣ Pet Nutrition
Application Category | Example Products |
Wet Food | Pet cans, meat jellies – enhances structure, improves thickness and palatability. |
Pet Treats | Gel-based snacks, jelly sticks – forms a soft, transparent structure that is easy to swallow. |
Nutritional Support | High-fiber meals, probiotic carriers – provides a stable carrier and is easy to process. |
5️⃣ Other Industrial Applications
Application Category | Example Products |
Biodegradable Materials | Natural colloid bases, biofilms – eco-friendly ingredients supporting green manufacturing. |
Industrial Colloid Systems | Pesticide carriers, ceramic binders, emulsion systems – offers adhesion and dispersion stability. |
Water Treatment / Thickening | Water-soluble slow-release gels, thickeners – improves solubility and environmental compatibility. |
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: 25 kg/bag
Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage: Store in a dry, sealed environment; avoid direct sunlight.
Product Information & Support
We provide the following resources and services:
Technical Documentation: Including Technical Data Sheet ( TDS ) and Certificate of Analysis ( COA )
Application Samples: Available for product testing in your specific formulations
Application Consulting Technical support for process parameters and application guidance
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