Bulk Carrageenan E407 Supplier Kappa Iota & Lambda Grades Factory Direct
Food-grade carrageenan extracted from red seaweed. Gelling, thickening, stabilizing for food, beverage, dairy, meat, cosmetics. Factory direct with competitive pricing.
Carrageenan (also known as carrageenin) is a natural hydrophilic colloid extracted from red seaweeds including Chondrus, Eucheuma, Gigartina, Hypnea. As a sulfated polysaccharide, it offers outstanding gelling, thickening, stabilizing and water-binding properties. Approved as food additive E407, it is widely used in food, beverage, dairy, meat, confectionery, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
We are a China-based professional manufacturer & bulk supplier of high-quality food-grade carrageenan, with reliable supply, stable quality and competitive factory pricing.
Derived from natural red seaweed; plant-based, suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Combines gelling + thickening + stabilizing + water holding in one ingredient.
Kappa / Iota / Lambda grades cover gel, elastic gel, thickening needs.
Stable in neutral/alkaline conditions; compatible with other hydrocolloids.
Synergizes with konjac gum, locust bean gum, reduces dosage and cost.
Meets global food safety standards for safe use in food products.
Large production capacity, stable lead time, flexible MOQ for trial & bulk orders.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Carrageenan |
| Grade | Kappa / Iota / Lambda |
| Appearance | White to light yellowish powder |
| E Number | E407 |
| CNS | 20.007 |
| CAS | Kappa: 11114-20-8; Iota: 9062-07-1 |
| Moisture | ≤12% |
| pH (1% solution) | 7.0–10.0 |
| Viscosity (1.5% solution, 75°C) | 5–800 mPa·s |
| Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 mg/kg |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
* Custom specifications available on request.
| Type | Source | Gel Feature | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa (κ) | Eucheuma | Hard & brittle gel with K⁺ | Jelly, gummy candy, ice cream, meat |
| Iota (ι) | Gigartina | Elastic, thermoreversible gel with Ca²⁺ | Salad dressing, processed meat, soft gels |
| Lambda (λ) | Eucheuma | No gel, high viscosity thickener | Dairy, beverage, chocolate milk |
Jelly, pudding, gummy candy, soft candy, fruit snacks. Delivers firm gel, good shape retention and texture.
Yogurt, flavored milk, plant-based milk, ice cream, sorbet. Stabilizes protein, prevents whey separation, improves texture.
Ham, sausage, cooked meat products. Enhances water binding, reduces cooking loss, improves sliceability.
Fruit juice, protein drink, chocolate milk. Suspends particles, prevents sedimentation, stabilizes system.
Salad dressing, sauce, condiment. Improves viscosity, stabilizes texture, prevents separation.
Toothpaste, cream, lotion. Thickening, stabilizing, moisturizing.
25kg food-grade kraft paper bag with PE inner liner. Custom packaging available.
Store in cool, dry, ventilated place. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.
24 months under proper storage.
A: Kappa forms hard gel with potassium; Iota forms elastic gel with calcium; Lambda is a non-gelling thickener for dairy/beverage.
A: Yes. It is globally approved as food additive E407 and widely used in the food industry.
A: Yes. We offer free samples for formulation testing.
A: Flexible MOQ for trial and bulk orders. Contact us for details.
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