STRUCTURED AND PROCESSED FOODS
  APPLICATION RECOMMENDED HYDROCOLLOID(S) FUNCTION(S)
     
  Structural Vegetables
  (Onion Rings)
Sodium Alginate Structural integrity, extrusion aid and oil barrier.
     
  Reformed fruit pieces Sodium Alginate Structural integrity, processing resilience.
     
  Reformed meats and meat chunks
Sodium Alginate Structural integrity and processing resilience.
Moisture retention.
     
  Surimi Carrageenan Water binding, texture control and improved yield.
     
  Pet Food (Semi-Moist) CMC Moisture retention, extrusion aid and appearance (sheen).
     
  Pet Food (Canned) Guar Gum Gravy thickener, filling aid.
Carrageenan Prevents fat capping.
     
  Table Syrups CMC Clarity, viscosity build, replaces sugar solids (Light syrups).
     
  Noodles/Pasta Sodium Alginate Tensile strength, firm cooked texture.
     
  Cooked hams and Pork shoulders Carrageenan Improved yield and texture. Reduces purge.
     
  Hamburger/Meat Patties Carrageenan Water binding and fat reduction.
     
  Reformed Fish Carrageenan Moisture binding, structural integrity.
     
  Luncheon Meats
  (turkey & chicken rolls)
Carrageenan Water binding and improved slicing.
     
  Chicken Nuggets Carrageenan Water binding, texture control, maintain juiciness.
     
  Pate Carrageenan Water binding and fat reduction.
     
  Artificial caviar, salmon eggs Sodium Alginate Structure and cold gel formation.
     
  Animal Feed Pellets CMC Binder, extrusion aid & lubricant.
     
  Soups (Processed) Carrageenan Garnish suspension.