Carrageenan 120 Mesh Food Thickener for Soft Candy, Pudding, Meat Product

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 11114-20-8
• Formula: C24h36o25s2-2
• Model NO.: Carrageenan
• EINECS: 234-350-2
• Certification: ISO
• Packaging Material: 25kg/Bag
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Application: Meat, Drinks, Flour Products, Condiment, Jelly/Ice Cream, Baked Goods
• Product Name: Carrageenan
• Nutritional Value: Nutritional
• Model Name: Carrageenan
• Transport Package: 25kg/Bag
• Specification: 99%
• Trademark: YOULILAI
• Origin: China
• Production Capacity: 20000ton/Year

Product Description

Product description

Carrageenan is a common food additive derived from red seaweed, specifically from species like Chondrus crispus, also known as Irish moss. It's widely used in the food industry for its thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties. Carrageenan is primarily utilized in dairy products like chocolate milk, ice cream, and yogurt, as well as in processed meats and plant-based products like almond milk and coconut milk.

There are different types of carrageenan, such as kappa, iota, and lambda, each serving unique functional roles in food formulations. For instance, kappa carrageenan forms strong gels in the presence of potassium ions, while iota produces softer gels with calcium ions.

Although carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory agencies like the FDA, its consumption has sparked some controversy. Some studies suggest potential health concerns, including digestive issues, leading some consumers to seek carrageenan-free products.

Overall, carrageenan continues to be a versatile ingredient in food processing, valued for its ability to improve texture and stability in various food products.
 

Items		Standards		Unit
Appearance		Yellowish to yellow flowing powder		-
Particle Size		95% pass 120mesh		%
Sulphate(count by SO4 2-)		15Min-40Max		%
Gel strength(0.2%KCl)		760		g
PH level		9.70		-
Loss on Drying		4.97		%
Ash		23.98		%
Arsenic(As)		3.0Max		mg/kg
Lead(Pb)		5.0Max		mg/kg
Mercury(Hg)		1.0Max		mg/kg
Cadmium(Cd)		2.0Max		mg/kg
Total plate count		5,000Max		cfu/g
Yeasts and Molds		300Max		cfu/g
Salmonella		Absent in 10g		-
E.Coil		Absent in 5g		-

Application
 

Functions :Gelling agent, stabilizer, thickener

Application :Dairy, Jelly, soft candies, meat products, beverage, capsule etc.


Packing & Shippment

 

Company Profile

Hebei Youlilai New Material Technology Co., Ltd is the first-class chemical and plastic raw materials dealer in the world. We are experts in research and production of detergent raw material coatings, UPR, polyurethane, water treatment products and solvents, etc. We also has TPU, TPE PLA, HDPE, LDPE PP and so on, our company is famous for high quality products and excellent services. Now we are stable supplying our products to more than 200 countries and regions which are located in the Middle East, South America, North America, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe. We have both the expertiseand geographical advantage to optimize the local resources and provide you with competitiveproducts while minimizing your costs. With decades of experience in chemicals production and trade, We can also be your honest consultant for chemicals in China to provide additional assistance for your business development.