Description
Carrageenan, also called carrageenin, is an inhomogeneous water soluble linear polysaccharide mainly extracted from the eucheuma, carrageen and hippuris varieties of red alga.
Characterized by gel, thickening, stabilizing, film forming and emulsification, carrageenan can serve as gels, thickeners, stabilizers and suspending agents. At present, it has become one of the most widely applied hydrocolloids in the food field.
Applications:
Meat products
Sweet food
Dairy drinks
Pet foods
Healthy vegetarian foods
Pharmaceuticals and daily products...
