| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 11114-20-8 |
| Formula: | C24h36o25s2-2 |
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Products Description
Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae), widely used in the food industry for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. It is composed of a linear chain of galactose residues and classified into different types based on its sulfate content, with kappa, iota, and lambda being the most common forms.
Key Uses of Carrageenan:
1. Dairy Products: Carrageenan is extensively used in products like chocolate milk, ice cream, and cheese to improve texture and stability, preventing separation of ingredients.
2. Meat Products: It is often added to processed meats to enhance moisture retention, structural integrity, and to improve sliceability.
3. Plant-based Alternatives: In vegan and vegetarian products, carrageenan acts as a gelatin substitute, giving soy milk, almond milk, and other plant-based beverages and desserts a creamy texture.
4. Beverages: It helps suspend particles, ensuring a consistent texture improving the mouthfeel in products such as syrups and fruit juices.
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