Eucheuma Cottonii

Stands out as the primary source of carrageenan, particularly the Kappa Carrageenan in gel form. This species is primarily cultivated in tidal areas extending to the upper subtidal zone of reefs, thriving in environments ranging from sandy to rocky seafloors along coral reefs with slow to moderate water movement. A Read more…

Eucheuma Spinosum

Processing Eucheuma Spinosum yields Iota Carrageenan, also in gel form but with a softer texture compared to Kappa Carrageenan. Similar to Cottonii, Spinosum thrives in tidal areas and can be found in deeper waters where mud and sand accumulate, as well as on dead corals. A source of Iota Carrageenan, Read more…