Carrageenan

Carrageenan is produced from Eucheuma Cottonii (Red Algae), which is cultivated in the sea. We cultivate Red algae using Raft and Monoline technology in the sea.

We manufacture Carrageenan and its blends for use in various food applications under the brand name Pecgel. Currently we offer blends for Dairy, Processed meats and other applications such as Jelly.

Competitive Advantage

  • Consistent Quality & Cost Effective: As a manufacturer of Carrageenan we have the ability to ensure consistent quality and provide cost benefits.
  • Rich Experience: 40+ years experience in manufacturing of Seaweed based products.
  • Food Standards: Carrageenan is approved by FSSAI (Food Safety Standard Authority of India) as a Food Additive. The Carrageenan produced by us is as per JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) Specification.
Product Benefit Application

Pecgel for Dairy based products

CaragProduct Dairy
  • Improves texture
  • Improves mouthfeel
  • Improves flavour release
  • Controls syneresis
  • Helps suspension of solids like cocoa
  • Increases yield
 As per Food Categories mentioned in FSSAI.

For example  1.3.1, 1.7.  Flavored milk, Evaporated milk, Condensed milk, Khoya, Icecream, Frozen desserts etc.

Pecgel for Processed Meats

CaragProductProcMeat
  • Improves retention of water and marinades thereby enhancing flavour
  • Improves texture – end product is more tender making slicing / cutting easier
  • Increases yield
  • Enables lower sodium usage and replaces fat
  • Unmolding becomes easier
  • Facilitates extrusion and stuffing
  • Minimizes shrinkage upon frying
 As per Food Categories mentioned in FSSAI.

For example 8.2, 9.2.1, 9.2.2  Processed Poultry, meat and fish products

Pecgel for other applications

CaragProductJelly
  • Used to make jelly
  • Tailor made as per Customer specifications
 As per FSSAI/JECFA Rules and Regulations