Carrageenan

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Carrageenan

Product name:carrageenan

Synonyms: MOSS IRISH; CARRAGEENAN IOTA TYPE; CARRAGEENAN TYPE II; CARRAGEENAN TYPE V; IOTA-CARRAGEENAN (TYPE II); carrageenan type iii; 4-O-sulfonato-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-3,6-anhydro-alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->3)-4-O-sulfonato-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-3,6-anhydro-alpha-D-galactopyranose

CAS No.:11114-20-8

Molecular Formula:  (C12H18O9)n

Structore:

 

Standard:FCC/E407

Applications:

Food and other domestic uses[edit]

1.Desserts, ice cream, cream, milkshakes, yogurts, salad dressings, sweetened condensed milks

2.Sauces: used to increase viscosity

3.Beer: clarifier to remove haze-causing proteins

4.Pâtés and processed meats (e.g., ham): substitute for fat, increase water retention, and increase volume, or improve sliceability

5.Toothpaste: stabilizer to prevent constituents separating

6.Fruit Gushers: ingredient in the encapsulated gel

7.Fire fighting foam: thickener to cause foam to become sticky

8.Shampoo and cosmetic creams: thickener

9.Air freshener gels

10.Marbling: the ancient art of paper and fabric marbling uses a carrageenan mixture on which to float paints or inks; the paper or fabric is then laid on it, absorbing the colours

11.Shoe polish: gel to increase viscosity

12.Biotechnology: gel to immobilize cells/enzymes

13.Pharmaceuticals: used as an inactive excipient in pills/tablets

14.Soy milk and other plant milks: used to thicken, in an attempt to emulate the consistency of whole milk

15.Diet sodas: to enhance texture and suspend flavours

16.Pet food

17.Personal lubricants

18.Vegetarian hot dogs

Packaging;25kg kraft bag,25kg drum

Storage;stored in cool and dry place in original packaging.