ι-Carrageenan (Iota Carrageenan)

ι-Carrageenan (Iota Carrageenan) is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed, commonly used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications. Iota carrageenan forms soft, elastic gels, particularly in the presence of calcium ions.

Key features and applications:

• Forms soft, elastic gels suitable for food products, encapsulation, and laboratory use.
• Soluble in hot water and forms gels upon cooling with calcium ions.
• Widely used in dairy products, desserts, beverages, and controlled-release formulations.
• Suitable for microbiological media, plant tissue culture, and other laboratory applications.
• Provides consistent gel texture and reliable thickening properties in formulations.

Iota carrageenan is valued for its unique gel elasticity and reproducible performance in both industrial and laboratory applications.

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