KAPPA-2 CARRAGEENAN COMPOSITION AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM

摘要

The present invention is directed to a kappa-2 carrageenan composition co mprising: (i) kappa-2 carrageenan, (ii) at least 70 % sodium by weight of al l cations in the composition; and (iii) free salt present in an amount of 0- 25% by weight of the composition; wherein the composition has a viscosity of 20 cps to 40 cps. The present invention is also directed to products made f rom such kappa-2 carrageenan composition, as well as to processes of manufac ture and use thereof.