For hundreds of years, carrageenan has been used in foods around the world, including Ireland where it was first discovered. As a naturally occurring marine algae produced from red seaweed, IFF Carrageenan is a plant-based hydrocolloid solution that serves as a thickening, stabilizing, and gelling agent. With full functionality at low dosages, it is a cost-effective alternative to other hydrocolloids. Our team provides advanced application support with technical expertise and a global reach to find the ideal solution for your needs.
Responsible food sourcing and production are not only demanded by consumers but expected. The IFF Seaweed Responsible Sourcing Program (SRSP) was launched in 2018 on World Ocean’s Day, ensuring traceability and environmental stewardship.
This commitment is backed by Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for various alginate SKUs, reinforcing its sustainability credentials.
IFF’s patented process in Pargua, Chile involves less energy consumption than traditional alcohol precipitation carrageenan processes, reducing environmental impact.
IFF ranges offer standardized gel strength and texture flexibility for bakery, bars, beverages, confectionary, culinary, dairy, personal care, and pet food applications under the brands: VISCARIN®, GELCARIN®, LACTARIN®, LACTOGEL®, and GRINDSTED® Carrageenan.
Our broad Carrageenan range provides excellent gelling and binding properties for various food products, ranging from plant-based meats, gummy candies, and delectable vegan cheeses.
Our Carrageenan solutions offer flow control, moisture retention, and improved texture over shelf life for fillings, cake glazes, and caramel layers in bars. The elastic (nonstick) texture, syneresis control, shelf-stable gel, and freeze-thaw stability make your products stand out on the shelves.
Create plant-based beverages with a smooth, clean mouthfeel and excellent flavor release. Keep particles suspended for even, consistent texture throughout shelf life.
Differentiate your confectionary with the softest, chewiest gummies and creamiest and non-sticky caramel candies. Our ranges provide an easy-to-handle gelling agent that adapts to your process and formulation and provides transparent gels with uniform quality throughout shelf life, even at elevated temperatures.
As more customers look for healthier meat options, IFF Carrageenan solutions work to reduce salt, phosphate, and fat in meat and meat alternatives. Give your products a savory texture and mouthfeel with minimized cooking loss.
Targeted Carrageenan solutions work to solve various texture and separation issues in dairy products.
Improve the gelling ability and viscosity of toothpastes with enhanced foaming properties while keeping abrasive particles suspended ensuring consistent cleaning performance and shelf life.
Our plant-based ingredient line brings exceptional functionalities and benefits in pet-foods and treats, improving palatability, texture, and appearance while ensuring consistent quality and optimized stability throughout shelf life. Its strong water-binding capability reduces processing complexity, helping manufacturers manage costs, and improve operation efficiency.
Bring your vision to life with IFF’s expertise in food and beverage innovation. Together, we can turn bold ideas into groundbreaking carrageenan solutions.