Product Benefits
- Thickening and Gelling: It enhances texture in foods, providing a smooth mouthfeel and improving stability.
- Stabilization: Carrageenan helps prevent separation in products like dairy alternatives and salad dressings.
- Natural Ingredient: As a plant-derived additive, it appeals to consumers seeking natural and vegetarian options.
- Low-Calorie: It is low in calories, making it suitable for low-calorie and health-focused formulations.
- Versatility: Carrageenan can be used in a variety of applications, from food to cosmetics, due to its functional properties.
- Improved Shelf Life: It can help extend the shelf life of products by maintaining consistency and preventing spoilage.
Product Applications
- Dairy Alternatives: Used in almond milk, coconut milk, and other non-dairy beverages to improve texture and stability.
- Desserts and Jellies: Commonly found in puddings, gelatins, and mousses to create a desirable consistency.
- Sauces and Dressings: Helps thicken and stabilize sauces, salad dressings, and gravies, preventing separation.
- Meat and Fish Products: Used in processed meats and seafood to retain moisture and improve texture.
- Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: Enhances creaminess and prevents ice crystallization, improving overall mouthfeel.
- Pharmaceuticals: Utilized in drug formulations as a thickening agent and stabilizer for suspensions.
