Spinosum grows in the same waters as cottonii but yields a different compound — iota-carrageenan, known for a softer, more elastic set than cottonii's firmer gel. We source it for buyers who specifically need that texture, from the same farmer network we already work with.
| Moisture | 12% or below |
| Foreign matter | Kept minimal through hand-sorting |
| Drying method | Sun-dried |
| Colour | Light tan to yellowish-brown |
| Standard pack | 25–50 kg bales |
Like cottonii, spinosum is tied onto long-lines and left to grow with the current — usually 40 to 45 days before it's ready. Once harvested, it goes through the same rinse-and-dry routine on our partner farms before consolidation at the warehouse.
Spinosum follows the same long-line rhythm as cottonii, tuned for its softer gel profile.
Tied onto long-lines, left to grow with the current for 40–45 days.
Cut once mature and brought in from the farm site.
Same rinse-and-dry routine used across our partner farms.
Baled at 25–50 kg and consolidated at the warehouse.