Carrageenan

Origin:Carrageenan is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from red seaweeds such as Kappaphycus alvarezii, Eucheuma denticulatum, and Chondrus crispus (Irish Moss). It has long been used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications for its gelling, stabilizing, and thickening properties. In oral care formulations, carrageenan works as a high-performance rheology modifier to create a smooth, stable and pleasant-textured toothpaste system.

Benefits:

•Smooth Texture: Makes the paste soft and evenly spreadable.

•Stable Structure: Maintains paste stability and resists enzymatic degradation.

•Enhanced Mouthfeel: Provides a clean, smooth, and pleasant brushing feel.

•Shape Retention: Keeps the paste from dripping after being squeezed.

•Clean Cutting: Improves extrusion break-off and lowers defect rates.