Kappaphycus alvarezii
Tropical red algae
One of the most important commercial sources of kappa carrageenan. Grown on a long-line system in the waters of the Venezuelan Caribbean.
Applications
- Carrageenans
- Cosmetics
- Industrial food
PRODUCTS
OUR CROPS
Marine macroalgae grown sustainably on long-line in Cubagua. Available dried and in bulk.
Kappaphycus alvarezii — green strain
Tropical red algae (green)
Kappaphycus variant with a green chromatic profile, same kappa-carrageenan quality.
Applications
- Carrageenans
- Texturizers
Eucheumatopsis isiforme
Red algae
Producer of iota carrageenan, valued for its gelling properties in the food industry and biotechnology.
Applications
- Iota carrageenan
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biofertilizers
General specifications
- ● Moisture: 10% – 30%
- ● Impurities: 5% – 15%
- ● Wholesale packaging: polyethylene bags 70 × 30 cm, 20-30 kg
- ● Shelf life: 24 months, 20-30 °C in the shade
- ● HS Code: 12122900
- ● Port of shipment: Guamache, Venezuela
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VERIFIED QUALITY
Laboratory analysis
Physicochemical composition of our harvest, tested by Laboratorios Envirotec, C.A. (2024). Traceability and quality control for your supply chain.
Proximate composition (per 100 g)
- Energy 195 kcal
- Protein 6.30 %
- Carbohydrates 41.68 %
- Crude fiber 27.60 %
- Total fat 0.32 %
- Ash 12.01 %
- Moisture 12.09 %
Minerals (mg/100 g)
- Potassium137
- Sodium75.4
- Calcium29.2
- Phosphorus19.2
Heavy metals — very low
Arsenic <0.010 · Lead 0.010 · Copper 0.013 mg/kg. Well below international limits: raw material safe for food and industrial use.
Source: Envirotec C.A. test report (sample 24-0394, Kappaphycus alvarezii). Values may vary by season and cultivation area.