Iota carrageenan MOQ: 1 container

Spinosum — Eucheuma spinosum

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.

40–45Day Harvest Cycle
≤12%Moisture
25–50kgBale Size

Key Advantages

  • Elastic, soft-set gel profile suited to dairy and confectionery work
  • Tolerant of a wide salinity range, which keeps supply steady across seasons
  • Long-line farming method keeps quality consistent from farm to farm
  • Reliable harvest rhythm once the lines are properly maintained
Spinosum seaweed clusters tied to a cultivation rope
Spinosum tied to a long-line rope near the coast

Product Specifications

≤12%Moisture
Moisture12% or below
Foreign matterKept minimal through hand-sorting
Drying methodSun-dried
ColourLight tan to yellowish-brown
Standard pack25–50 kg bales

Cultivation & Processing

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.

Farm to Warehouse

Spinosum follows the same long-line rhythm as cottonii, tuned for its softer gel profile.

01

Tie & Grow

Tied onto long-lines, left to grow with the current for 40–45 days.

02

Harvest

Cut once mature and brought in from the farm site.

03

Rinse & Dry

Same rinse-and-dry routine used across our partner farms.

04

Consolidate & Pack

Baled at 25–50 kg and consolidated at the warehouse.

Applications

Food & Beverage

Yoghurt, milk-based desserts, soft-set gels, general thickening

Personal Care

Lotions, creams, and hair-care formulations

Nutraceutical

Gel-capsule and controlled-texture health products

Other

Pet food, industrial stabilisers, ongoing biodegradable-packaging trials

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