Iota Carrageenan

Function: Protein flocculation

Carrageenan is extracted from the seaweed by alkali treatment at high temperature. The extract is then purified and converted into powder. This is done either by the gel-press, KCI-freezing, KCI-press, or alcohol precipitation method.

It makes beer crystal clear, acts as cleansing agent. Kappa Carrageenan Functioning As A Kettle/Copper Fining Agent In Brewery Enhancing Shelf Life & Wort Clarity

Fruit /flavored juice thickener/ stabilizer is a hydrocolloid Used for stabilization and to avoid phase separation in beverages.

Carrageenan is basically a hydrocolloid used in various applications like food industry(ice cream, khoya, paneer, sauce, jam, cake, cheese, milk, beverages), pharmacy(capsule cover, syrup, cells encapsulation, surgical), brewery, cosmetics( lotions, cream, tooth paste, wash, face mask, etc.), pet/poultry feed binder, etc. It acts as stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, kettle/copper fining agent in brewery.