There are actually many ways to produce carrageenan. We select only the best. It is a delicate and technically sophisticated process.

The Eucheuma seaweeds are sun-dried to preserve quality before the manufacturing process. Prior to extraction, the raw materials are classified and washed to remove sand and salt.

Carrageenan is extracted from the seaweed by alkali treatment at high temperature. The extract is then purified and converted into powder. This is done either by the gel-press, KCl-freezing, KCl-press, or alcohol precipitation method.

At the heart of the manufacturing process is the Quality Control Laboratory. Highly-trained chemists continually ensure that the parameters are strictly followed and that the carrageenan being processed passes the specifications on:

pH
Viscosity
Gel Strength
Protein reactivity

Commercial carrageenan is usually standardized by blending different batches of carrageenan and adding sugar or salt to obtain the desired gelling or thickening properties.