kappa-Carrageenan

Carrageenan is a food additive, and food-grade carrageenan is white to light yellowish brown, with a wrinkled surface, slightly shiny translucent flakes or powder, odorless and tasteless, and has a slimy texture. The gel formed by carrageenan is thermally reversible, that is, it melts into a solution when heated, and forms a gel again when the solution is cooled. Carrageenan is widely used in the food industry due to its good water retention, thickening, emulsifying, gelling, and safety and non-toxic properties. It is widely used in the manufacture of jelly, ice cream, pastries, soft candies, canned food, and meat products. , eight-treasure porridge, white fungus bird's nest, soup, cold food, etc.