Description

Carrageenan is a high-purity, natural hydrocolloid polysaccharide extracted from specific red seaweeds, valued for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This versatile ingredient is crucial for achieving desired texture, stability, and mouthfeel in a wide range of formulated products. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries seeking reliable, plant-based functional additives.

Application

• Food & Beverage: As a gelling agent in dairy products (flans, puddings), a stabilizer in plant-based milks and chocolate drinks, a thickener in sauces and dressings, and a texturizer in processed meats.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, a stabilizing agent in suspensions and emulsions, and a key component in controlled-release drug delivery systems.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as a thickener and stabilizer in toothpastes, lotions, creams, and shampoos, providing a smooth, luxurious texture.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Employed in air freshener gels, pet food, and as a clarifying agent in the brewing industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carrageenan
CAS No.	9000-07-1
Molecular Formula	(C12H18O9S2-3)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (High Polymer)
Synonyms	Carrageenin; Irish Moss; Chondrus Extract; E407; Seaweed Gum; Gum Carrageenan; Galactan Sulfate; Poligeenan (low molecular weight form)
EINECS	232-524-2

Quality Control

Our Carrageenan is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We offer grades compliant with major international standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and EU regulation (E407). Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, viscosity, gel strength, and microbiological safety to ensure it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to tan fine powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Viscosity (1.5% solution)	5 - 800 cPs (Grade Dependent)
Gel Strength (1.5% solution)	100 - 1000 g/cm² (Grade Dependent)
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0 %
Ash Content	15 - 40 %
Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 5,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 300 cfu/g
E. coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.