Carrageenans(carrageenan thickener) are a family of linear sulfated polysaccharides that are extracted from red edible seaweeds. They are widely used in the food industry, for their gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. For food grade carrageenan, the main application is in dairy and meat products, due to their strong binding to food proteins. |
Product introduction
We offers widest ranges of commercially available carrageenans, employing proven production processes and using a large variety of different types of red seaweeds from the Gigartinales.
Benefit from our global company system, we sources red seaweed from four different continents. The main varieties used are:
Gigartina
Chondrus
Iridaea
Eucheuma
Product Specification
Item |
Standard |
Appearance |
White or light yellow to brownish yellow powder or granules |
Odour |
A little seaweed smell, no odor |
viscosity(1.5%)Pa·s |
≥0.005 |
loss on drying % |
≤12.0 |
total ash % |
15~40 |
Acid insoluble ash % |
≤1 |
The acid insolubles % |
≤15 |
Gel strength(1.5%),g/cm |
No request |
PH |
8-11 |
Sulfate % |
15-40 |
Lead (Pb)/(mg/kg) |
≤5.0 |
AS/(Mg /kg) |
≤3.0 |
Cadmium (Cd)/(mg/kg) |
≤2.0 |
Mercury (Hg)/(mg/kg) |
≤1.0 |
Total bacterial colony (CFU /g) |
≤5000 |
E. coli, MPN/g |
<3.0 |
salmonella |
May not be detected |
Product feature and application
Together with our professional experts, this enables the formulation of commercial carrageenan additives tailored to very specific needs in different applications:
Dairy/Ready to Use and Dessert/Fish and Meat Processed/Ice Cream
Jelly /Toothpaste/Medical
Packaging & Delivery:25kg/bag or carton, customization packaging
Product qualification
Company Information
As the leading supplier of carrageenan food additive, Alchemist uses class seaweed from Philippines &Indonesian origins, and combines advanced techniques and perfect management to produce high quality carageenan which quality has reached EU standard(E407&E407A) with all qualified parameters. Algoby TM specializes in refine carrageenan process with the modern factory under the most advanced extract, concentration, separation and drying technology, which enjoyed great popularity worldwide for many years.
Production Flow
FAQs
● How about the packing?
Usually we provide the packing as 25kg/bag or carton. Of course, if you have special requirements on them, we can do by your indications.
● How about the validity of the products?
According to the products you ordered. Usually 24 months.
● What documents you provide?
Usually, we provide Commerical Invoice, Packing List, Bill of loading, COA , Health certificate and Origin certificate. If your markets have any other special requirements, please kindly let us know.
● What is loading port?
Usually Shanghai, Qingdao or Tianjin.
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