There are three types of carrageenan: kappa, iota, and lambda. The decision of which one to use will depend on the functionality and texture desired in the final application
- Meat products: improve tackability, reduce syneresis problems, improve elasticity, texture, and withstand freezing and thawing cycles
- Grilling cheeses and cut desserts: provide firmer structure
- Water desserts and gummies: replacement of gelatin, ideal to store at room temperature
- Milk sweets: provide creaminess and spreadability
- Plant based vegetable drinks: provide viscosity
- Solid suspension drinks: for oats and chocolate milks
- Dairy cream and fermented creams: enhance creaminess and body and help to reduce fat