Carrageenan
CAS Number: 9000-07-1
Carrageenan is a family of natural sulfated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweed, available in kappa, iota, and lambda types. Kappa carrageenan forms firm, brittle gels; iota carrageenan yields elastic, cohesive gels; lambda carrageenan provides thickening without gelation. Used at 0.01–1% in dairy, deli meats, infant formula, and chocolate milk for texture, suspension, and water-binding functions.
Technical Specifications
| ash (%) | 15–40 |
| appearance | Off-white to tan powder |
| moisture (%) | ≤12.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| viscosity (1.5% solution, 75°C, cP) | ≥5 |
Applications
- Chocolate milk and flavored dairy drink suspension
- Deli meat and processed meat water-binding and texture
- Jellies, puddings, and dessert gels
- Infant formula protein stabilization
- Low-fat dairy product body and mouthfeel improvement
Key Features
- Three distinct types (kappa/iota/lambda) to match diverse texture requirements
- Strong synergy with locust bean gum and konjac for enhanced gel properties
- Excellent protein reactivity for milk systems
- EU E407 approved, GRAS status, organic-certified grades available
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