These products are used as water binders and texture providers. Wet pet food is typically heat-treated and/or retorted, making it an ideal application for carrageenan and alginate.

Carrageenan and alginate interact with the ambient proteins and cations to provide a range of textures, from elastic to firm and from soft to strong, depending on the product type and other requirements.

EUROGUM offers a range of carrageenan and alginate solutions for pet food, depending on the recipe and process.

Some of the benefits include:

1. Cold-setting systems
2. Chunks
3. Gravy