What Is Carrageenan
Carrageenan, coded E407, is a natural hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweed. It acts as multi-functional thickener, gelling agent, emulsifier and stabilizer widely used in global food processing industry. Yizhi Konjac Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. specializes in natural hydrophilic colloid integrated production. We supply full series of refined and semi-refined carrageenan, and provide tailor-made compound stabilizer mixed with our self-produced konjac glucomannan. The compound system brings obvious synergistic effects, which greatly improves product texture and reduces the total amount of additives used in production. All our carrageenan products comply with JECFA, EU E407 and FDA GRAS standards. They are non-GMO, gluten-free and suitable for vegetarian and clean-label food production.
Three Main Types of Carrageenan
Kappa Carrageenan
It can form hard, transparent and crisp gel, often applied in jelly, gummy candy, canned meat. When combined with konjac gum, it effectively inhibits water precipitation and improves gel toughness.
Iota Carrageenan
It forms soft, elastic gel with outstanding freeze-thaw stability, suitable for pudding, yogurt desserts, low-temperature meat products and plant-based meat.
Lambda Carrageenan
It has no gelling property, only provides powerful thickening and suspension capacity, ideal for milk beverages, fruit juice, salad dressing and jam to avoid raw material stratification.
Core Competitive Advantages of Yizhi Konjac
- Integrated Production Chain of Konjac & Seaweed Colloid We own konjac planting base, konjac deep processing workshop and seaweed colloid production line at the same time. Different from single raw material suppliers, we provide targeted konjac-carrageenan mixed formulas to cut your raw material cost.
- Consistent Stable Quality Control The whole production process adopts automated assembly line and batch sampling inspection to control viscosity, gel strength and moisture content stably. The powder is fine white, easy to dissolve in hot water without agglomeration and peculiar smell.
- Complete Global Export Qualifications Each batch of goods is attached with official COA inspection report, Halal and Kosher certificates, which can meet the customs clearance requirements of Europe, America, Southeast Asia, Middle East and other regions.
- One-stop Custom Technical Service Our professional application R&D laboratory develops exclusive compound ratios according to customers’ finished products. We offer free formula testing, remote technical guidance and after-sales follow-up service.
- Flexible Order Support Small trial orders from 100kg are acceptable; large bulk orders for distributors are supported; customized small sample packages of 100g and 500g are provided for factory testing.
Product Technical Specifications
Appearance:
White to light yellow fine powder, odorless
Solubility:
Fully dissolved in hot water above 70℃
Gel Strength of Kappa Type:
≥1400g/cm²
Heavy Metal Content:
Meet EU food additive limit standards
Microorganism Index:
Total bacterial count ≤5000 CFU/g, Salmonella negative
Universal Application Scenarios
- Confectionery & Jelly Products: Fruit jelly, pudding, gummy candy, soft sweets
- Dairy & Plant Milk Products: Yogurt, flavored milk, ice cream, cream cheese
- Meat & Artificial Meat Products: Sausage, ham, vegetarian meat, canned meat
- Beverages & Seasonings: Fruit juice, plant protein drink, salad sauce, fruit jam
- Daily Care Raw Materials: Mild natural thickener for facial mask, body lotion and mild skincare products
Why Choose Us as Your Carrageenan Supplier
Yizhi Konjac Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. is a listed high-tech enterprise located in Hubei, China, with more than 20 years of experience in natural hydrophilic colloids. We integrate raw material planting, deep processing, R&D and technical service, and build a complete industrial chain of natural hydrocolloids. Most suppliers only sell single carrageenan powder, while we take advantage of konjac gum matching to optimize product texture and lower formula cost for customers. We maintain stable stock and fast delivery cycle to serve global food factories, ingredient distributors and food trading companies.
Packaging & Storage Guidance
- Packaging Specification: 25kg food-grade kraft paper bag with inner PE plastic film; customized sample bags available
- Storage Condition: Store in sealed, cool and dry warehouse, avoid direct sunlight and damp environment
- Shelf Life: 24 months under standard storage environment
- MOQ: 100kg trial order, 1000kg mass production order
Customer Common Questions
Q1: What benefits will we get by mixing carrageenan with konjac gum?
A1: Carrageenan and konjac gum have strong synergistic effect. After compounding, the gel elasticity and water retention will be improved, water separation will be reduced, and the overall additive dosage can be reduced to save your production cost.
Q2: Can your carrageenan be exported to European countries?
A2: All products comply with EU E407 regulations, with complete test documents and dual certificates of Halal and Kosher to support smooth customs clearance in European markets.
Q3: Can you produce pre-mixed konjac and carrageenan composite powder?
A3: Yes, we can pre-mix two raw materials according to the proportion you need, which saves your mixing procedure in factory production.
Q4: How to apply for free test samples?
A4: Please leave your company name, contact email and target application products, we will arrange samples and deliver them within 2 working days.