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Carrageenan - Iota Our Carrageenan is obtained by alkaline extraction from red seaweeds of the Gigartinales order (Rhodophyceae), and then purified by filtration processes. Carrageenan is a hydrocolloid extracted from natural products. To adjust to variations from lot to lot it can contain sugar and/or salt to homogenize the performance of different batches.

Carrageenan is food approved in the US as an additive with gelling, stabilizing, and thickening properties. Carrageenan - Iota produce soft gels. To achieve stronger and firmer gels use the Carrageenan - Kappa It is also use for freeze/thaw stability. Carrageenan is soluble in hot water (160ºF and should reach melting temperature of 175ºF for best results. Onset temperature depends on salts and purity: typically between 100ºF and 140ºF.

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Carrageenan - Iota  - France  
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