Iota Carrageenan

Iota Carrageenan is a natural gelling agent derived from red algae, used to create smooth and elastic gels.

• Excellent gelling agent for creating elastic (flexible) gels. Works best with liquids containing calcium like milk and dairy products.

Like Agar-Agar, carrageenan is obtained from the cell walls of red algae. Iota Carrageenan is a vegan food additive that usually produces an elastic gel that does not degrade if it is frozen and thawed. It also forms a stronger gel in the presence of starch.

Iota Carrageenan is used mostly to gel mixtures – it is more rubbery in texture. The gel type is thermo-reversible with an elastic and cohesive texture. The gel temperature increases with ion concentration, with values ranging from 40C – 70C, and has a fast setting time. Iota is freezer stable and has an ion sensitivity in the presence of calcium or potassium. Once you shear Iota a gel will form and be loaded with a flavorful release. Moreover, iota forms gels at very low concentrations with milk.

net weight: 50gr.  (2oz)