Description

Furcellaran is a high-purity, sulfated polysaccharide hydrocolloid derived from red seaweed, specifically *Furcellaria lumbricalis*. This versatile compound is valued for its exceptional gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, which are crucial for creating consistent and high-quality product textures. It is an essential ingredient for formulators and manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries seeking reliable, plant-based hydrocolloid solutions.

Application

• Food Industry: As a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in dairy products (yogurts, desserts), jellies, confectionery, low-calorie foods, and meat products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Utilized as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a suspending or viscosity-increasing agent in liquid preparations and topical gels.
• Microbiology & Biotechnology: Serves as a gelling agent in culture media for microbiology, particularly as an alternative or supplement to agar.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, thickener, and stabilizer in lotions, creams, and hair care products to enhance texture and performance.
• Technical Applications: Used in the production of capsules, as a sizing agent in textiles, and in various industrial gels and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furcellaran
CAS No.	9000-21-9
Molecular Formula	(C12H18O33S2)n
Molecular Weight	High molecular weight polymer
Synonyms	Danish Agar; Furcelleran; Furselleran; EINECS 232-531-0; FC 406; Gelcarin; Gum Furcellaran; Seaweed Gum (Furcellaria)
EINECS	232-531-0

Quality Control

Our Furcellaran is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications. We adhere to Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) guidelines and can provide material compliant with relevant pharmacopoeial monographs upon request. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, microbiological quality, and functional properties.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Gel Strength (1.5% solution)	Contact for details
Viscosity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Sulfate Content (as SO4)	8 - 20 %
Ash	Contact for details
Acid Insoluble Matter	≤ 1.0 %
Microbiological Quality	Meets standard criteria

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