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Carrageenan

HydrocolloidsE407CAS 9000-07-1

A red-seaweed-derived polysaccharide used for gelling, thickening, and protein stabilisation, particularly in dairy and plant-based beverage systems.

Physical state
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in hot water; forms gels on cooling in the presence of certain ions
Odour
Odourless
Typical usage level
0.02-1.0% of finished product weight
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; purity criteria under Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012
E-number
E407
Status
Authorised food additive
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Carrageenan
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Gelling agent / stabiliser

Technical functionWhat it does
gel formationForms a structured gel network under defined conditions.
protein stabilisation in dairyPrevents protein aggregation and whey separation in dairy systems.
texture controlFine-tunes mouthfeel and firmness.

Recommended applications

Dairy
Gelling agent / stabiliser
Processed meat
Gelling agent / stabiliser
Plant-based drinks
Gelling agent / stabiliser
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceOff-white to tan powder
ColourOff-white to tan powder
OdourOdourless
SolubilitySoluble in hot water; forms gels on cooling in the presence of certain ions
MoisturePending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life24 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Extracted from red seaweed; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Gel strength, Sulphate content, Acid-insoluble matter.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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