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Carraluc® carrageenan’s are partially sulfated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae) or Irish moss. It is used as a gelling and stabilizing agent and as viscosity builder in foods especially in milk based systems such as ice cream, frozen desserts, chocolate milk, whipped cream, flan & personal care; etc.

Ingredient Name: Carrageenan

Functions: Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Features: High Viscosity

End Uses: Chocolate Milk, Frozen Desserts, Ice Cream, Whipping Cream

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Carrageenan
Food Additive Number
E 407, INS 407
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
General Properties

Its main properties are:

  • Creamy-white free flowing coarse powder and can be used as textural ingredient with extremely effective gelling properties
  • KAPPA Type Carrageenan- rigid and brittle gel, thermo-reversible, high gel strength, showing syneresis.
  • IOTA Type Carrageenan - elastic gel, thermo-reversible, no syneresis, thixotropic.
  • LAMBDA Type Carrageenan - cold soluble, non gelling, high viscosity.

Applications & Uses

Preparation of Solutions

Carraluc should be dispersed in cold water and then heated above its solubility temperature to obtain maximum functionality. The solubility temperature will depend on the level of potassium and calcium ions associated with the carrageenan or the amount of salt present in the water. Both Kappa & Iota types require heating. Pre-blending Carraluc
with other dry ingredients facilitates the preparation of Carraluc solutions.

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information
  • Approved for GRAS food substance under section 172.620 in Title 21 set by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR 172.620).
  • Food Chemical Codex- Food Status: Direct food additive.
  • European Community- Food Status: E-407, ADI: Not specified.
  • FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission- ADI: Not specified.
  • CAS No. 9000-07-1

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

This product is available in 25 Kg laminated paper bags as a moisture barrier.

Storage & Handling

Storage Details
  • Store product in a dry and cool place, away from heat and out of the sun. Once package is opened, consume within reasonable time. Store opened and unused packages after adequate re-sealing to avoid contamination and moisture ingress. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
  • Carraluc gels, however, although more resistant to microbial attack than most other water soluble polymers, should be protected by adequate preservatives when storage time shall exceed 24 hours. Carraluc is compatible with most commonly used preservatives.