You can trust Changchun Doris Trading Co., Ltd. to give you the best E407 Carrageenan Powder. We've been sending high-quality food products from Jilin Province to 97 commercial food makers around the world since 2017. Our E407 has an amazing gel strength of more than 450 g/cm² (1.5% solution with 0.2% KCl), which means that your recipes will work reliably. We offer this natural seaweed extract in three different types—Kappa, Iota, and Lambda—so you can find one that fits your gelling and thickening needs. Our full line of 208 items is certified by FDA, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, and BRC.
Within 7 days, you'll get personalized recipe help, and production will be finished in about 15 days. We guarantee quality for life.
You can trust the certified excellence
The quality of your product relies on how reliable the ingredients are. That's why we keep our BRC, FDA, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, RSPO, and FSSC certificates. These qualifications make sure that all of our E407 Carrageenan Powder meets the highest standards for food safety around the world.
When you work with us, you'll be working with a seller who knows how important safety is.
Solutions that are made just for your needs
We don't believe in a single answer that works for everyone. We know that your needs for making dairy drinks are different from your needs for processing meat, and we respect that. Our expert team can make chemical mixtures that are just right for you based on your needs.
Need some changes? In 7 days, we come up with unique solutions. Our professionals can help you with the application so that your end goods have the right structure, stability, and taste.
Supply that is quick, flexible, and reliable
In the food business, time-to-market is very important. Some of our goods are always in stock, and we can quickly schedule production to meet your immediate needs. Our buying system is flexible enough to fit the needs of your business, whether you need small samples or a lot of products.
The production process usually takes 15 days, which keeps your supply chain running easily.
Global Network for Logistics
No matter where you are, your items need to get to you quickly. We offer a full range of logistics services, including choices for shipping goods by sea, air, and land. We can load mixed containers with regular food items, which will lower the cost of shipping.
Our team helps people clear customs quickly and offers cheap freight options all over the world.
Advantage of One-Stop Buying
Why deal with various providers when you can simplify? We have 208 different food products, so you can get everything you need from one place. This method lowers your buying costs, makes managing your suppliers easier, and makes sure that the quality of all of your ingredients is the same.
Some of our clients buy up to 28 different kinds of ingredients from us, which makes their work a lot easier.
Market insights and help with new ideas
The food business changes quickly. Our skilled staff is always keeping an eye on new customer needs and trends. We help you stay competitive by suggesting new products, coming up with new ways to use ingredients, and looking at market trends.
You don't just get a source; you get a partner who helps you build your goods.
Superior Stability and Shelf Life
Our E407 Carrageenan Powder stays very stable as a dry powder and doesn't break down when stored for a long time. You don't have to worry about function loss when you store it. Although it gets hot, it stays solid in neutral and alkaline liquids.
This stability makes sure that your production line always gets the same results, batch after batch.
Exceptional Performance in Function
Carrageenan is an ingredient that does more than one thing. As a binder, gelling agent, stabilizing agent, lubricant, and buffer, it makes the mixture work better. When mixed with hot water, it turns into thick, clear, or slightly milky solutions that are very easy to move around.
Each type has its own benefits: Kappa uses potassium ions to make strong, hard gels; Iota uses calcium to make soft, stretchy gels; and Lambda thickens without gelling.
Labels that are clean and natural
Our E407, which comes from red seaweed, is a sustainable, plant-based option to manmade preservatives and gelatin made from animals. This clean-label item meets the needs of consumers who want easily recognizable parts that have been treated as little as possible.
This natural placement in the market is good for your product logos.
Better flavor release and transparency
E407 is different from many other hydrocolloids because it makes your end goods very clear. This clarity is especially useful for drinks and clear desserts. It also has great taste release qualities that make sure your carefully created flavors get to customers the way you meant them to.
Your sense profiles are still the same.
Capabilities for Synergistic Blending
When mixed with other hydrocolloids, such as locust bean gum or konjac, carrageenan has amazing mutual benefits. These mixes make gels much stronger and more flexible, so you can make shapes that you couldn't make with just one ingredient.
This flexibility gives you a lot more options for creation.
Protein Interaction Pros and Cons
E407 reacts only with proteins found in milk, especially casein. Because of this relationship, it can't be used for anything else that needs to stabilize cheese. It stops syneresis (water crying) and phase separation in plant-based milks, which solves some of the most difficult formulation problems in modern beverage production.
Your plant-based and dairy goods become more stable and have a better texture.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light and free flowing powder |
| Loss on Drying | Max. 12% |
| pH | 8-11 |
| Gel Strength (1.5%, 0.2% KCl) | >450 g/cm² |
| Arsenic (As) | Max. 1 mg/kg |
| Zinc (Zn) | Max. 50 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | Max. 1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Max. 0.1 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | Max. 0.03 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | Max. 10,000 cfu/g |
| Total Variable Mesophilic Aerobic | Max. 5,000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts and Molds | Max. 100 cfu/g |
| Sulphite Reducing Spores | Absent in 0.1 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
| Escherichia coli | Negative in 5 g |
| Substances Insoluble in Hot Water | Max. 2.0% |
| Substances Insoluble in Acids | Max. 2.0% |
| Average Molecular Weight | Min. 100,000 Daltons |
| Food Insects and Residues | Absent |
| Ferromagnetic Mechanical Impurities | Absent |
Q:Why is my product not dissolving properly?
A:E407 requires heating to 70-80°C for complete hydration—it doesn't dissolve in cold water. Try pre-blending it with dry ingredients like sugar before adding liquids. This technique prevents clumping and ensures smooth dispersion throughout your formulation.
Q:What's the difference between E407 and E407a?
A:E407 is highly refined with minimal cellulose content, providing excellent transparency ideal for clear applications. E407a (Processed Eucheuma Seaweed) contains higher cellulose levels, making it better suited for opaque applications like processed meats or pet food where clarity isn't critical.
Q:Is it safe for food use?
A:Absolutely. Food-grade E407 is approved by FDA and EFSA for food applications. It's important to distinguish it from degraded carrageenan (poligeenan), which is not permitted in food products. Our E407 meets all international safety standards.
Q:How does salt concentration affect gel formation?
A:The presence of K+ or Ca2+ ions triggers gelling in carrageenan solutions. However, excessive salt can increase the setting temperature, requiring higher processing heat. Optimal salt levels depend on your specific carrageenan type and desired gel properties.
Q:Can I achieve a chewy texture with E407?
A:Yes! Blending Kappa-E407 with Konjac gum or Locust Bean Gum transitions texture from brittle to highly elastic and chewy. This synergistic approach gives you greater control over final product texture and mouthfeel characteristics.
Q:What applications work best with E407?
A:E407 excels in dairy and plant-based beverages for stabilization, meat and poultry processing for water binding and improved yields, confectionery for high-temperature-resistant gels, ice cream for texture control, and soups for consistent viscosity. Your specific type choice depends on your application needs.
Ready to enhance your formulations with premium E407 Carrageenan Powder? Contact us today at info@dorisfood.com