In the seaweed processing industry that produces Carrageenan, there are 3 types of Carrageenan produced from the extraction process from different types of seaweed. These types of Carrageenan are also used in different applications for a wide variety of products.
Carrageenan is widely used by the food industry as a food additive so that food products have a soft, chewy and thick texture. Products such as sausages, ice cream and formula milk use a lot of carrageenan so that these products have a texture that is pleasing to consumers.