This section focuses on an overview of carrageenan powder as well as its manufacturing processes and uses. Also, please check out the introduction to carrageenan manufacturers, supply chain issues, carrageenan suppliers, and carrageenan prices. Sinofi can help you buy high-quality carrageenan in bulk for your industry applications at wholesale prices based on E407 and CAS 9000-07-1.

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What is Carrageenan?

Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae). It is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Carrageenan has Kappa, Iota, and Lambda types. Each type has distinct properties suitable for different applications. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), carrageenan is approved to be used in food.

CAS No.: 9000-07-1

According to the American Chemical Society, the CAS number of carrageenan is 9000-07-1.

E number: E407

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), carrageenan is approved as E407 food additive in the food industry. Carrageenan is a versatile natural thickener due to its unique properties.

Bulk Carrageenan Manufacturers

Top carrageenan manufacturers include some companies in the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, and China. These carrageenan manufacturers have manufacturing facilities in seaweed-producing countries. They often serve as both manufacturers and suppliers. The global carrageenan market is dynamic, with production capacities potentially changing as companies invest in new facilities or optimize existing ones. Factors such as seaweed availability, technological advancements, and market demand can all influence a company’s production capacity over time.
Sinofi is a bulk carrageenan manufacturer in China, and we have a manufacturing facility with 2,500 square meters for the production of carrageenan E407. We supply high-quality carrageenan at wholesale prices for our clients around the world.

Manufacturing Process of Carrageenan Powder

The manufacturing process for carrageenan powder typically involves the following steps:

Harvesting: Red seaweed is collected from ocean farms or wild growth.
Cleaning and Sorting: Seaweed is washed and sorted by type.
Alkaline Treatment: Seaweed is treated with an alkaline solution to extract carrageenan.
Separation: Carrageenan is separated from cellulose and other components.
Purification: Crude carrageenan is purified through filtration and centrifugation.
Drying: The purified carrageenan is dried and ground into powder.

Bulk Carrageenan Suppliers

Carrageenan suppliers often include most large manufacturers as well as some chemical distributors. Many top suppliers are vertically integrated. They often control multiple stages of the carrageenan supply chain, from seaweed cultivation to final product distribution. Some carrageenan suppliers form strategic partnerships with food manufacturers or other ingredient companies.
Sinofi is a bulk carrageenan supplier in China, and we have a warehouse with 1,200 square meters for high-quality carrageenan E407. We supply different grades of carrageenan at wholesale prices to various industries around the world.

Supply Chain of Carrageenan

The carrageenan supply chain typically involves:

Seaweed farmers.
Harvesting and initial processing companies.
Carrageenan manufacturers.
Distributors.
End-users (food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies).
The supply chain is influenced by seaweed availability, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences toward natural ingredients.

Wholesale and Buy Carrageenan in Bulk

For businesses looking to buy carrageenan wholesale, understanding the wholesale market and buying process is crucial. Wholesale buying of carrageenan requires careful consideration of quality, type, and supplier reliability. By understanding the market dynamics and following a structured purchasing process, businesses can secure a stable supply of carrageenan at competitive prices.
As a bulk carrageenan manufacturer and supplier in China, we not only supply high-quality carrageenan powder to large food manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. We also wholesale our carrageenan powder to small customers. Normally, they want to buy carrageenan in small quantities. To serve them, we can wholesale carrageenan at bulk prices and provide a one-stop purchasing service in terms of their requirements.

Carrageenan Prices (USD/Kg)

Food Grade Refined Kappa Carrageenan Price (Gel Strength, >=1350 g/cm2)

Volume	Unit Price	Shipment
50g	12 USD	Express
500g	30 USD	Express
1Kg	48 USD /Kg	Express
20Kg	25% cheaper	Express
100Kg-Above	negotiable	Express / Sea

Carrageenan prices can vary based on the specific type of carrageenan (kappa, iota, or lambda) and the quality of the product. Carrageenan has seen significant price fluctuations in recent years due to various market factors. While the base price of carrageenan remains a crucial factor, savvy buyers must consider the total cost, including shipping, quality assurance, and long-term supply stability, when making purchasing decisions in this dynamic market.
Furthermore, the above carrageenan price quotations, especially for small orders, do not include the express shipping fee. The reason is that the shipment cost of carrageenan E407 may exceed the value of the sample. But the bulk wholesale carrageenan prices will be much lower than those of small orders. Please contact us for more details.

Carrageenan Uses

Carrageenan has various applications across different industries:

Food industry: Dairy products, plant-based milk, meat products, confectionery.
Pharmaceuticals: Tablets, capsules, topical formulations.
Cosmetics: Toothpaste, shampoos, lotions.
Biotechnology: Cell culture media, microencapsulation.

Carrageenan Benefits

Carrageenan offers several benefits, particularly in the context of food and pharmaceuticals:

Versatile thickening and gelling properties.
Natural origin, appealing to clean-label trends.
Vegan-friendly alternative to gelatin.
Stabilizes emulsions and suspensions.
Improves texture and mouthfeel in various products.

Carrageenan Used in Food

A Pure Cream – Formulation by Weight

The ingredients include:

Dairy products: 90% cream and 8.6% milk..
Emulsifiers: 0.6% mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, 0.4% phospholipids, and 0.1% Tween 80.
Thickeners: 0.1% carrageenan, 0.1% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, and 0.1% xanthan gum.

The specific preparation steps are as follows:

Centrifuge fresh milk to obtain whey and pre-screened cream, wherein the protein content of the pre-screened cream is 1.96%, and the fat content of the pre-screened cream is 36.9%;
UHT (steam direct injection sterilization, 105℃-120℃, 3-6s).
Mix the raw materials, wherein the raw materials include milk, cream, emulsifier, and thickener.
Heat the mixed raw materials to 60℃ and stir.
Shear at 10000rpm for 10min;
UHT (steam direct injection sterilization, 140℃, 4s);
Cool the sterilized mixture of the sterilization step to 70℃ for homogenization, and the homogenization pressure is 50bar.
Cool the pure milk fat cream obtained by homogenization to 10℃ and perform aseptic filling.

In conclusion, carrageenan E407 is a versatile natural thickener used in various industries. As a bulk carrageenan manufacturer and supplier in China, Sinofi sells different grades of carrageenan at wholesale prices to large manufacturers and small customers worldwide.