Carrageenan

       Food Industry Applications‌

• ‌Dairy products‌:

• ‌Ice cream‌: Enhances texture and melt resistance (0.01%–0.5%)

• ‌Yogurt‌: Prevents whey separation (0.2%–0.3%)

• ‌Meat processing‌:

• Improves water retention in ‌ham‌ (0.5%–1.2%) and binds ‌reconstructed meats‌ (1%–2%)

• ‌Beverages‌: Stabilizes ‌plant-based drinks‌ (e.g., coconut water) to prevent sedimentation

‌      Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Uses‌

• ‌Drug delivery‌: Forms ‌gel capsules‌ or sustained-release matrices

• ‌Medical research‌: Induces ‌inflammation models‌ (e.g., acute pleurisy) in animal studies

‌       Industrial & Cosmetic Applications‌

• ‌Toothpaste & shampoos‌: Acts as a thickener and stabilizer

• ‌Biodegradable materials‌: Used in ‌hydrogels‌ for wound dressings or bone graft substitutes