{"product_id":"louis-francois-carrageenan-sodium-iota","title":"Louis François Carrageenan Sodium Iota","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis François Carrageenan Sodium Iota is a premium professional-grade iota carrageenan — a natural hydrocolloid derived from red seaweed — widely used in professional patisserie, confectionery, and food production. Unlike kappa carrageenan, which produces a firm, brittle gel, iota carrageenan produces a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, elastic, and cohesive gel\u003c\/strong\u003e that is freeze-thaw stable — making it uniquely suited to applications where a flexible, resilient texture is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIota carrageenan gels in the presence of calcium ions and is particularly valued for its ability to produce smooth, creamy textures in dairy and plant-based desserts, its compatibility with freeze-thaw cycles, and its syneresis-free performance — meaning gels do not weep or release water over time, ensuring a clean, stable result throughout shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-set dairy desserts — produces a smooth, elastic, spoonable gel in milk-based products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze-thaw stable applications — gels remain stable after freezing and thawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-based dairy alternatives — stabilises and improves mouthfeel in oat, almond, and soy products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauces and dressings — thickens and stabilises without syneresis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat and fish applications — improves water retention, texture, and slice-ability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a 1kg professional pack. For more professional gelling agents and functional ingredients, explore our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/louis-francois\"\u003eLouis François collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sosa-ingredients\"\u003eSosa Ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Francois","offers":[{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":57192516321662,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1286\/3614\/files\/louis-francois-carrageenan-sodium-iota.jpg?v=1776601846","url":"https:\/\/nuthouse.org.uk\/products\/louis-francois-carrageenan-sodium-iota","provider":"Nut House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}