Products

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2 types of products

THE METHOD

Alginate is an ionised linear polymer composed of guloronic and mannuronic acids. It is mainly used to bind water and provide texture in food, pet food, and other applications. The use of alginate in food products dates back more than a century. Its use in food production has increased drastically over the last 30 years.

Carrageenan is a sulphate galactose molecule extracted from certain species of seaweed, which makes it a 100% natural plant product. It is mainly used as a water binder and texturiser in food, pet food, and other applications. The use of carrageenan in food can be traced back more than a century in Ireland. Its use in the production of foodstuffs has increased drastically over the last 50 years.