Carrageenan(Kappa & iota type)

The application of carrageenan in the food industry is mainly manifested in three aspects: gel, thickening and protein reactivity. Carrageenan can be used as a good coagulant in the production of jelly, and the jelly made is elastic and non-hydrophobic. The application of carrageenan in soft candy can make soft fruit fragrant, moderate sweetness, refreshing and non-stick to teeth, and its transparency is better than AGAR, and meanwhile, the price is lower than AGAR. In meat production, Carrageenan is used in meat products to enhance and provide benefits for moisture retention, flavor, texture, cutting, freezing and melting, and stability. The product has the properties of fine, good slice, good taste, good elasticity, moderate toughness and crisp, tender and smooth mouth, etc., thus improving product quality and reducing cost. In ice cream making, it can distribute fat and other solid components evenly, prevent milk components from separating and ice crystals from increasing during manufacturing and storage, making ice cream delicate organization, smooth structure and deliciousness. Carrageenan can be used as an effective wort clarifying agent in beer production, so that the wort can obtain a good clear appearance, which is conducive to yeast growth and improve the biological stability of beer.