{"product_id":"louis-francois-carrageenan-iota","title":"LOUIS FRANCOIS Carrageenan Iota – Plant-Based Gelling Agent, 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Francois Carrageenan Iota is a seaweed-derived gelling and texturizing agent used to create soft, elastic, thermoreversible gels. It is especially effective in dairy-based systems, where it reacts with calcium and ideally milk proteins to build a creamy, supple texture. It also remains stable in low-viscosity freeze-thaw applications, making it useful in frozen desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrageenan Iota is soluble in hot water and sets as it cools. It is usually pre-mixed with sugar before being added to the liquid phase, then heated until fully dispersed. It can be used in aqueous, dairy, or fruit-based systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical use is 0.08% to 0.30%, depending on the texture you want. Within this range, it produces a gelled texture with a thick and creamy mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications \/ Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrageenan Iota is particularly suitable for cold-filled milk desserts, flans, multi-layer desserts, instant preparations, water gels, confectionery, and ice cream. Practical examples include coconut coulis, fruit jellies, creamy caramel, and crème brûlée-style desserts. It is a good choice when you want a gel that feels more supple and creamy than rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObservations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrageenan Iota is a white to cream powder with no smell or taste. It is extracted from red seaweed, contains carrageenan and dextrose, and forms a soft, elastic, thixotropic, thermoreversible gel. Its pH is 8–11 in 1% solution. It is suitable for Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian, and Vegan use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrageenan Iota is extracted from red seaweed of the Rhodophyceae type by aqueous extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47852534595828,"sku":"10117","price":119.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/2953\/files\/LOUISFRANCOISCarrageenanIota_1kg1.jpg?v=1774734514","url":"https:\/\/supplies.gusta.ca\/products\/louis-francois-carrageenan-iota","provider":"Gusta Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}