Kappa 2 Carrageenan
Kappa 2 Carrageenan is a high-quality hydrocolloid primarily extracted from cold-water red seaweed. Known for its excellent milk reactivity, elasticity, and stability, it is ideal for applications in dairy products, beverages, and desserts.
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Kappa 2 Carrageenan
1. Description
Kappa 2 Carrageenan is a natural gelling agent extracted from red algae (Gigartina skottsbergii) along the cold waters of Chile, specifically designed for use in dairy desserts, puddings, and beverages.
It provides smooth, elastic gel properties that improve the texture of dairy-based desserts, offering a delicate mouthfeel and better water retention compared to other types of carrageenan. Kappa 2 is also perfect for high-end health food applications due to its stability and versatility.
2. List of Kappa 2 Carrageenan We Offer
We offer a wide variety of Kappa 2 Carrageenan products to meet the diverse needs of different industries. Below is the detailed list of the available product options:
Buy Kappa 2 CarrageenanFood-Grade Kappa 2 Carrageenan
- Ideal for dairy products such as milk drinks, puddings, and desserts.
- Provides excellent milk protein reactivity, elasticity, and stability.
Beverage-Grade Kappa 2 Carrageenan
- Specially designed for stabilizing cocoa milk and other protein-based beverages.
- Ensures smooth texture, consistent suspension, and prevents syneresis.
Customizable Kappa 2 Carrageenan Blends
- Tailored solutions for specific applications, including dairy and dessert formulations.
- Adjustable properties for viscosity, elasticity, and freeze resistance.
3. Packaging Options & Loading Quantity
Our Iota Carrageenan is available in various packaging formats to meet your needs:
- Bulk Packaging: Typically 25kg per bagor carton, suitable for large-scale manufacturing.
- Retail Packaging: Available in 5kg, 1kg, 500g, and smaller customized packaging, perfect for smaller-scale producers or consumer-facing businesses.
Loading Quantity in 20-ft Container:
- Palletized: 15 MT
- Non-palletized: 17 MT
Loading Quantity in 40-ft Container:
- Palletized & Non-palletized: 25 MT
4. Key Features
- Smooth, Elastic Gel: Kappa 2 Carrageenan forms a smooth and elastic gel, which provides a creamy and melt-in-your-mouth texture - ideal for desserts like puddings, custards, and dairy-based sweet treats.
- Low Syneresis: With lower syneresis compared to traditional Kappa I Carrageenan, Kappa 2 helps to reduce water loss in the final product, ensuring long-lasting stability and excellent product quality.
- Flexible Usage Range: Kappa 2 has a lower tendency to form firm gels, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where a softer, more elastic gel is required.
- Mild Reaction with Milk Proteins: It interacts gently with milk proteins, ensuring stable dairy products without the risk of gel formation, even in neutral dairy systems.
Kappa 1 Carrageenan vs. Kappa 2 Carrageenan
Property | Kappa 1 Carrageenan | Kappa 2 Carrageenan |
Solubility | Soluble at 75°C | Soluble at 60°C |
Gel Formation | Forms gels with K+/Ca2+ ions | Forms gels with K+/Ca2+ ions |
Structure | Firm and brittle gel | Firm and elastic gel |
Viscosity | Low viscosity | Relatively higher viscosity |
Syneresis | High syneresis | Low syneresis |
Freeze Resistance | Not freeze-resistant | Partially freeze-resistant |
Milk Reactivity | Moderate milk reactivity | Very high milk reactivity |
5. Applications
- Puddings and Custards: Kappa 2 Carrageenan’s unique gel-forming characteristics are perfect for creating smooth, elastic puddings and custards. Its ability to retain moisture ensures that your desserts maintain their texture and taste over time.
- Dairy Desserts: Kappa 2 is a superior choice for all types of dairy desserts, offering the ideal balance between texture, stability, and mouthfeel, resulting in a premium product.
- Beverage Stabilizer: Kappa 2 Carrageenan also works effectively in dairy beverages, particularly in beverages like cocoa milk, where it helps suspend cocoa powder and stabilize proteins, preventing separation.
6. Why Choose Kappa 2 Carrageenan?
If you're looking for a carrageenan that provides a smooth, elastic texture and superior water retention, Kappa 2 Carrageenan is the ideal solution. It’s perfect for creating high-quality dairy desserts, beverages, and sweet treats with superior texture, stability, and taste.
Looking for the perfect carrageenan to meet your product needs?
At Gino Biotech, we specialize in providing premium carrageenan tailored to various industries. From Kappa 1 for strong gels to Kappa 2 for dairy stabilization and elastic textures, as well as Iota for soft and smooth gels, we have the right solution for your products.
Reach out to our team now to explore our full carrageenan portfolio and discover how we can support your success!
