Carrageenan Gum Food Grade

A natural gelling agent derived from seaweed, carrageenan binds moisture and improves the texture, viscosity and firmness of a variety of foods.Carrageenans are everywhere. In fact, people have been harvesting seaweed for centuries to take advantage of the extremely effective gelling properties carrageenans.Today, carrageenans are used to add texture and stability to a broad range of products including dairy desserts, processed cheese, chocolate milk and fruity jellies.Carrageenans are also used in a variety of meat-based products providing firmness and texture to sausages and sliceability and juiciness to cooked ham.