Iota-Carrageenan are refined hydrocolloid extracted from specific red seaweed (algae). Used as a suspending and emulsifying stabilizer, thickener, binder and gelling agent in molecular gastronomy.

It forms a stable soft & elastic gel with calcium salts for freeze/thaw purposes.

Usually used in water applications where a weak cohesive and elastic gel is required.

Iota Carrageenan thickens at 0.02%-1% concentrations and gels from 1%-1.5%.