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Carrageenan is Refined Kappa Carrageenan derived from Euchema Cottoni and similar species. It is extracted from seaweed, then processed and pulverized to meet the general required parameters for its use in food.
Carrageenan is a natural hydrocolloid that is extracted from seaweeds (species like Euchema Cottoni). Sarda produces carrageenan using crops that are mainly cultivated in the coastal area of Southern India, Indonesia and Philippines. Its processing is done to remove unwanted natural fibers and mucilage of weed and thus its final product is in powder form. Standard products are made with the addition of small quantity of KCL, Sugar and other ingredients to maintain general specifications. As a polysaccharide with a High molecular weight s, carrageenan is made up of repeating galactose units and 3,6 anhydrogalactose (3,6-AG), both sulfated and nonsulfated. The units are joined by alternating α-1,3 and β-1,4 glycosidic linkages.
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- Application Carrageenan For Pet Food
In combinations with various other Gums Carrageenan can impartvarious properties , so it is possible to use Carrageenan as the main texturing additive in various food and non-food applications. Some of these applications are:
- Desserts, carrageen, ice cream, cream, milkshakes, yogurts, salad dressings, sweetened condensed milks
- Sauces: to increase viscosity
- Beer: clarifier to remove haze-causing proteins
- Processed meats (e.g., ham): as a substitute for fat, to increase water retention, to increase volume and to improve slicing
- Toothpaste: as a stabilizer to prevent constituents from separating
- Fruit Gushers: as an ingredient in the encapsulated gel
- Air freshener gels
- Biotechnology: to immobilize cells and enzymes
- Pharmaceuticals: used as an inactive excipient in pills and tablets
- Soy milk and other plant milks: to thicken
- Diet sodas: to enhance texture and suspend flavors.
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Frozen Foods
Ice Cream Prevent excessive stickiness & Absorption of free water, Control melt down, Freezing pointFrozen Cake Bakery/Confectionery Products
Bread Softeness, Fat Replacer, Dough Improver, Improve Moisture, Structure, Texture, Increase shelf life, Binding agentCake Pastery Baked Goods Biscuits Chocolate Processed Cheese
Cottage cheese Improves texture and Flavor StabilizerCream cheese Dairy Products
Yogurt Texture improver and Improves Creaminess Desserts Mousses Milk Dressing and Sauces
Tomato Ketchup Consistency improver, Serum loss reduction, Emulsion stabilizer Salad Dressing Meat & Analog Meat
Meatless Meat Binder, Excessive Water absorber, Prevent migration & Separation Fish Lubricant, Texture Stabilizer and Fat Replacer Seafood Viscosity control and Improving Shelf Life Sausage Softness Miscellaneous
Fried Products Oil reduction Noodles Better sheet formation, Texture improver, Improve retention of moisture Pasta Artificial Foodstuff Additives Binding Agent, Thickener, Stabilizer Instant Food Chapati Softness Canned Foods
Pet Food Fat stabilization, Thickening, Suspending gelationBaby Foods Beverages
Chocolate Drinks Controls viscosity, Improves body and Mouth feelSports Drinks Energy Drinks Protein shake Soy Milk Instant Drinks Soft Drinks Alcoholic Drinks Fruit Juices Nutritional/diet Cholesterol-lowering effect and Glucose absorption Condiments Thickening and Suspending agentPickle relish Sugarless Beverage Whey Protein Concentrate Provides outstanding viscosity control Pet Food(Animal Feeding)/Cattle Feed/Poultry Feed
Cow Food Binding Agent, Suspending & Granulating agent, Texture improver Bird Food Instant Mixes
Juice Stabilizer& Thickener Pudding Gravies Soups Gelatin Products
Jams Stabilizer& Thickener, Agar and Gelatin replacer, Glazing agent Jellies Gluten Free Products
Diabetic Diet Binding agent, Thicken, Increases moisture retention and Extends shelf life Lactose Free Diet Wellness & Immunity Booster Breakfast Cereal Flours/Healthy Mixes Sweets